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 main factors contributing to the current challenges faced by farmers according to the text?

How has the confidence of farmers changed over the past year as mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of food security in relation to national security as discussed in the text?

What investment is being requested to support sustainable food production and environmental targets?

What role do farmers play in addressing environmental risks according to the speaker?