Norfolk farmer: axe fuel taxes to protect viability of growing crops
Fertiliser costs have soared to well over 500 pounds a tonne in this month- as the war in Iran continues
A crop grower in the county is calling on minister to axe fuel taxes- to help protect the viability of local farming.
This comes as the price of heating oil and red diesel have risen to their highest point in the last four years.
Fertiliser costs have soared to well over 500 pounds a tonne in this month- as the war in Iran continues.
"Fertiliser has gone up by 50 per cent"
Nick Deane lives and farms in Hoveton:
"We are currently getting unpriced deliveries which wouldn't be delivered until the the price of sale.
"So that's creating a lot of uncertainty, insecurity and anxiety about where it's all going to go- moving forwards.
"We've seen these sort of unsettling times before and it normally takes a while before things calm down.
"We're seeing major increases in input prices. Fertiliser has gone up by 50 per cent at the moment, for example. We're also getting long waits when it comes to fuel.
"The Government is regularly focussing on food inflation as one of the key markers for food inflation. So anything you can to reduce that inflationary pressure will be passed down to consumer".
What have ministers said?
The Government says it's actively monitoring the situation and working to ensure pricing remains fair.
While over £50 million of targeted support with heating oil is being dished out. £3 million of it is coming to Norfolk.