MEPs in the European Parliament this week debated how to tackle the high price and scarcity of fertilisers in Europe as a consequence of the war in Ukraine.
Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey is calling for an EU strategy on fertilisers to ensure food supply and food security.
Well Karen Coleman (EuroParlRadio) caught up with the Midlands North-West MEP in the European Parliament and talked to him about the problems farmer face when it comes to sourcing affordable supplies of fertilisers.
Out words: coming season
Dur: 03:26
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