Farmers Issue Strong Warning Regarding Food Prices

Farmers are warning the cost of food will rise if the Strait of Hormuz isn't re-opened soon. 

Iran has effectively shut the vital route, causing fuel and fertiliser prices to surge in recent weeks.

About 30 per cent of the world's fertiliser and 20 per cent of the world's oil passes through the Strait.

Environmental Chair of Wexford IFA Jer O Mahoney warns the cost of producing and delivering food is already rising:

North Wexford Fine Gael Deputy Brian Brennan Believes the Government will step in and help struggling families & farmers but says we've been here before