Barber assessing support for food producers
The Isle of Man won't be exempt from rising food prices.
That's the message from government which is warning that food will become more expensive to both produce and buy.
Rising inflation rates, supply-chain disruption, increased energy costs and the conflict in Ukraine are being blamed - it's leaving many grappling with what's been dubbed a 'cost of living crisis'.
Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says she wants to support producers and consumers:
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