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Dr Jason Aldiss, of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, said: "With resources stretched thin due to the conflict, farmers are struggling to protect their herds, further jeopardising their livelihoods."

The maize and sunflower harvest could be reduced by 35% this year,

Fertiliser prices spiralled ahead of and following the invasion, hitting unprecedented highs in summer 2022

The UK has condemned Russia's decision to withdraw from the Black Sea grain initiative

US Midwest weather was also influencing international markets

Fertiliser prices have taken a further dip for the fifth consecutive month, taking the price of UK AN to below £400 per tonne for the first time since August 2021

Boosting meats credentials among consumers in a highly competitive marketplace was a hot topic at the Association of Independent Meat Wholesalers (AIMS) annual conference, held in Londons Butchers Hall.

Grain and oilseed markets are currently focusing on fundamental drivers, rather than geopolitics, but the situation in Ukraine will remain a key watchpoint in the weeks approaching harvest.

The latest episode of Farmers Guardian’s Over the Farm Gate podcast explores the issues created by the Ukraine war since February 2022

As Ukraine marks one year since the Russian invasion, Cedric Porter looks at the ripple effect it has had throughout agriculture.