Moss Valley Fine Meats

Spoke about the impact of the current oil price issue today on farmers. Off the back of two difficult years, inheritance tax, BPS slashing, SFI debacle and its future restrictions, now facing skyrocketing fuel and fertiliser costs, the outlook isn’t great. A robust food security policy would be a start, but the Government’s last approach was that if we need more food we can always import it. Shocking complacency. How do rising oil prices impact your business? If food prices rise, will any of that reach the farm gate?

The conflict in the Middle East has led to a temporary disruption in global energy and fertilizer markets. Thankfully our farmers and families are staying ahead of the curve. While the vast majority of American farmers have already locked in their fertilizer for the 2026 growing season, we’re also looking out for those who haven’t. We’ve temporarily waived the Jones Act, opened up fertilizer exports from Venezuela, and keeping every option on the table to keep supplies stable and costs under control. On the food side, prices in many categories have actually fallen over the past year, and those downward trends are continuing as we rebalance global trade and open new markets for American agriculture. We’re protecting the food supply. We’re strengthening our markets. Farm security is national security! 🇺🇸