The levy paid by farmers will increase by 4.2% from 1 April to £4.94 (€5.81) for cattle, £1.20 (€2.13) for pigs and £0.72 (€0.85) for sheep processed in Welsh factories.
Ukraine – Port attacks
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The El Nino weather pattern is forecast to impact between February and April, with greater frequency and intensity of weather events, including heatwaves, floods, and droughts.
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Wales Farmer levy increase
The levy paid by farmers will increase by 4.2% from 1 April to £4.94 (€5.81) for cattle, £1.20 (€2.13) for pigs and £0.72 (€0.85) for sheep processed in Welsh factories.
Ukraine – Port attacks
Russian attacks on port infrastructure at both Odesa and Mykolaiv recently have increased fears of disruption to grain exports from Ukraine.
Argentina – Weather pattern
The El Nino weather pattern is forecast to impact between February and April, with greater frequency and intensity of weather events, including heatwaves, floods, and droughts.
Australia – Opposition to rebates
In a Senate Select Committee, the National Farmers Federation have accused supermarkets of gouging growers by deducting a 2.5% to 5% rebate on payments to suppliers.
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