Farmgate prices impact on agricultural industry explored
28 October 2015
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee holds its first oral evidence session on how falling prices paid for agricultural products are leading to an uncertain future for many farmers.
- Watch Parliament TV: Farmgate prices
- Inquiry: Farmgate prices
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Witnesses
Wednesday 28 October, Wilson Room, Portcullis House
At 2.30pm
- Phil Bicknell, Head of Food and Farming, National Farmers Union
- Phil Stocker, Chief Executive Officer, National Sheep Association
- Lizzie Wilson, Policy Services Officer, National Pig Association
Background
The Committee hears from the National Farmers Union, the National Sheep Association and the National Pig Association to discuss issues such as the impact current farmgate prices are having on the agricultural industry, the steps farmers are taking to mitigate adverse effects and the role that Government has to play in supporting farmers.
Further information
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