$100 a Barrel of Oil: Impacts on the sustainability of food supply in the UK
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Published by the Sustainable Development Commission, a new study undertaken by ADAS, starting with the premise that oil prices reach $100/barrel of oil, explores:
The direct impact of increased energy prices upon UK farm businesses, with consideration to the potential for a change in farm practice.
The wider impact of increased energy prices on the UK food supply chain, and hence the competitiveness of the UK agricultural industry.
This report makes the following key findings: