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Thursday 10th September 2026

2026 has been a challenging year for all farmers and growers

 The following should be added: 2026 has been a challenging year for all farmers and growers, harvest, wildfires, blue tongue, prolonged dry weather and heatwaves have hit crop yields and grass growth hard. The heat stress on cows has reduced milk yield across dairy farms.

Higher fertilizer and red diesel costs are making a huge impact, when push comes to shove food security is national security on our island.

The recently published Farming Roadmap is a welcome first step although farmers need know how it will be delivered in practice.

It should include well-funded Environmental Land Management schemes especially around soil and water management.

Fairer supply chains so farmers can invest in sustainable farm businesses.