Farming leader urges parties to back food production as sector on ‘knife-edge’

The video discusses the impact of the Ukraine crisis on inflation and climate change challenges, highlighting the dire state of farming confidence. It emphasizes the need for political focus on rebuilding confidence through investment in agriculture and food supply chains. The discussion covers the necessity of increased agricultural budgets to meet environmental targets and support sustainable food production. The video stresses the importance of policy actions for food security, the influence of political manifestos on rural votes, and the need for infrastructure investment to mitigate environmental risks.

What are the two main factors contributing to the current challenges in agriculture according to the speaker?

• Technological advancements and market competition

• The Ukraine situation and climate change

• Government policies and urbanization

• Globalization and trade agreements

What is the speaker's main focus in the election campaign?

• Rebuilding confidence and supporting investment in agriculture

• Increasing exports of agricultural products

• Reducing taxes for farmers

• Promoting organic farming

What is the speaker's view on the current agricultural budget?

• It is increasing rapidly

• It has significantly declined in real terms

• It is sufficient for current needs

• It is focused solely on food production

According to the speaker, what is missing to ensure food security?

• More agricultural land

• Adequate policy actions

• Increased import tariffs

• Higher food prices

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to mitigate environmental risks in agriculture?

• Investing in infrastructure and technology

• Limiting agricultural exports

• Reducing the number of farms

• Increasing the use of pesticides