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Farmers Cut Food Production As Costs Soar

Farmers struggling with soaring costs are being forced to cut back on their food production, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).

It said some are at risk of going out of business. One farmer told the BBC the food system in the UK is “broken”. A third of arable farmers told the NFU they’re cutting back on crops for food.

Many are switching from growing wheat for bread to wheat for animal feed, as it uses less fertiliser. The government said its schemes supported farmers.

Read the full article on the BBC website