- The UK food system is facing challenges due to its reliance on imports and cold chain infrastructure.
- The UK food system is struggling with food security due to its reliance on imports from Europe, amidst the fallout from the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
AHDB Reports Yield Drops and Price Pressure in European Barley Farming
What happened
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board reported that yields were 17 per cent below the five-year mean in parts of Europe, following a hot summer that affected the East Coast barley belt. Due to low returns, farmers have reduced plantings, and the price gap between malting and feed barley has shrunk significantly. Additionally, distillers have cut production because of bulging warehouses, leading to a drop in malt demand.
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Why it matters
The combination of low yields and reduced malting barley prices is placing financial pressure on arable farmers who are already dealing with high input costs. This supply shock challenges the viability of growing malting barley in certain areas.
The UK food system is struggling with food security due to its reliance on imports from Europe, amidst the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Who's involved
- Agriculture and Horticulture Development BoardReported on agricultural conditions and challenges within the European context
- EuropeThe continent where the reported agricultural challenges are occurring
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CAPSpeculative
The company might face challenges to its core business due to the severe agricultural supply shock and price collapse
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- How could the drop in malt demand affect Scotland's agricultural sector?Low malt demand and production cuts are putting financial pressure on Scottish farmers.Already happening
- Extreme weather conditions could influence Met Office data relevance for agricultureExtreme weather conditions could influence Met Office data relevance for agriculturePossible
- Low malt demand may squeeze barley farmers in EnglandLow malt demand could put financial pressure on barley farmers in EnglandPossible
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The entities involved
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
UK non-departmental public body funded by farmers and growers
- The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) hosted international buyers, including those from China and the US, to showcase production.
- The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is actively seeking new international buyers, identifying Asia as a priority market and targeting Mexico.
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East Coast
region of Suriname