The UK food industry was left in a vulnerable position after one of the country’s two largest fertilizer plants closed due to rising energy costs. author Newspaper Telegram.
The publication announced that CF Fertilizers has closed the UK’s largest plant for the supply of nitrogen fertilizers to the country’s agricultural sector. The plant had to close as it became unsustainable due to rising gas prices. In addition, the reason for the closure of the business was high environmental taxes.
According to Tom Bradshaw, vice-president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), the announcement of the plant closure was another blow to British farmers. They suffer from high inflation.
Confederate Agricultural Industries expert Joe Gilbertson said shortages of nitrogen fertilizers will drive up the price of milk, meat and bread.
Sky News cited industry research this week reportedHe said the average price of gasoline in the UK rose by £1,785 ($2.24) per litre, setting another record in the history of statistics.