Food price rises gaining more attention from the BBC and media

It’s an issue that has grabbed the attention of the BBC which is today warning that the era of cheap food is over, as part of a ‘Cost of Food’ day.

Two farmers have been interviewed for a video report which points out that while arable growers are benefiting from grain price rises, livestock farmers are hurting.

You can read a version of the BBC interview or watch it.

The BBC has also pulled some interesting graphics together to show what is happening to prices across the world.

What do you make of the BBC’s reporting? Are you pleased that it is covering this kind of subject or worried about they way in which it is covering the story? Share your thoughts on the forums.