Farmers and horticulturalists are facing significantly higher costs for essential production means such as diesel, fertilizer, and energy. The war in the Middle East is causing the prices of fossil fuels to rise continuously. 'When these costs rise rapidly and cannot be passed on sufficiently, the margins come under increasing pressure,' emphasizes LTO chairman Ger Koopmans. 'Farmers and horticulturalists absorb a disproportionately large part of the price increases. In the long term, this is not sustainable and affects the entire chain and ultimately also the consumer.' Targeted support According to LTO, targeted support is needed for farmers in the short term. The agricultural sector seems to have been forgotten in the planned measures. This is evident from the leaked plans of the cabinet. By targeted support, the organization refers to an excise exemption, which would reduce direct cost increases for fuel use. For the long term, structural solutions are needed. The interest ...