Why do the West's farmers pay the price for war in Iran?
Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an "overnight shock" to west country farmers.
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Notable Quotes
"This tractor holds 400 litres of diesel, and it's doubled in price in the last seven days, which has been a huge impact for our business."
— Tom Collins , Other
"It's crippling."
— Mike Catley , Other
"The fuel price has been astronomical, red diesel has more than doubled."
— James Cox , Other
"For a 100 hectare farm (250 acres), if you were looking to go and purchase fertiliser today, you'd be having to find around £14,000 extra."
— Robin Aird , Other
Key People
James Cox operates Hazlecote Farm in Tetbury, Gloucestershire.
Mike Catley is a dairy farmer who runs a farm near Calne.
Robin Aird manages Charlton Park, a big farm in north Wiltshire.
Tom Collins is a farmer in the West of England and member of the National Farmers' Union.
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Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an "overnight shock" to west country farmers.
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