Ministers urged to act as study shows average block of cheese or loaf of bread makes farmers less than a penny
UK farmers are receiving negligible profits for many items as food prices rise and supermarkets boast record takings.
An average block of cheese or loaf of bread produces less than a penny for farmers, and fruit producers do not fare much better, making just 3p from each kilo of apples.
Ministers urged to act as study shows average block of cheese or loaf of bread makes farmers less than a penny UK farmers are receiving negligible profits for many items as food prices rise and supermarkets boast record takings.An average block of cheese or loaf of bread produces less than a penny for farmers, and fruit producers do not fare much better, making just 3p from each kilo of apples. Continue reading…