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Burgerflation - the rising cost of a summer BBQ

As BBQ costs rise, farmers, bakers and growers say they're all feeling the squeeze.

As BBQ costs rise, farmers, bakers and growers say they're all feeling the squeeze. We look at the story behind Burgerflation.
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle said in a statement: "Our farmers keep the nation fed, act as guardians of our countryside, and are at the heart of our rural communities across the country.

“I want to thank BBC Farmwatch for shining a spotlight on the dedication, skill and hard work that farmers show every day of the year.

“We are backing our farmers with a record £11.8 billion for sustainable and profitable farming over this parliament, protecting the sector in trade deals, and our new trade agreement with the EU will make it easier for British food to reach our largest export market.

“Our 25-year Farming Roadmap sets out a clear vision for the future, including helping farmers to be more resilient to climate extremes, so our farmers can have the confidence once more to invest and feed the nation with pride for generations to come.”

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