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As revealed in reports, the rising costs of energy and fertilizers have been significant contributors to soaring food prices. Although the EU has acknowledged these challenges, member states are still moving forward with agricultural inclusion in emissions trading schemes, complicating the situation even further.
The Urgency of Food Security
Food security is not merely an economic concern but also a pressing political issue, especially amid the backdrop of geopolitical tensions. With critical food production capabilities at risk, the implications stretch far beyond farmers' livelihoods; they touch on the essence of national security and self-sufficiency.