This Likert questionnaire has been created to gather information about the impact of Ukraine-Russian war on the UK Agricultural Supply Chain. 

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Statement 1: The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has given rise to a substantial escalation in the valuation of wheat, corn, and sunflower oil - all critical staples in the agricultural supply network of the United Kingdom.

Statement 2: Amidst the turmoil of the war, the supply of fertilizer from Russia, a prominent source of this vital agricultural input to the United Kingdom, has been severely disrupted.

Statement 3: The disruption in fertilizer supplies has had a profound effect on crop yields, leading to a worrisome decrease in agricultural productivity in the United Kingdom

Statement 4: The ramifications of the war extend further, causing a consequential decrease in the availability of food within the United Kingdom.

Statement 5: The reliance on imports from Ukraine and Russia, which have been significantly impacted by the conflict, has left the nation facing a troubling scarcity of essential food products.

Statement 6: In response to the far-reaching impact of the war on farmers, the UK government has taken decisive action by unveiling a financial measure aimed at providing much-needed assistance to farmers, enabling them to navigate the challenges arising from the conflict's aftermath.

Statement 7: In addition to the financial support package, the government has made a resolute commitment to increase food imports from other countries, as a strategic measure to counterbalance the loss of Ukrainian and Russian exports.

Statement 8: The war has cast a stark spotlight on the paramount significance of food security, prompting a profound realization of the need for the United Kingdom to diminish its dependence on imported food.

Statement 9: The war has also shown the importance of developing resilient agricultural systems that can withstand shocks and disruptions.

Statement 10: How likely is it that the war in Ukraine will significantly impact the UK agricultural supply chain for the foreseeable future?

Statement 11: How true is it that the war in Ukraine is a reminder that food security is a global issue.

Statement 12: How true is it that the war between Ukraine/Russian has forced a demand for UK grown food.

Statement 14: The conflict has disrupted energy markets, which has increased the cost of fuel for transport companies. This has made it more expensive to transport goods, which is likely to lead to further price increases.

Statement 15: The decrease in labour has had a profound and noticeable effect on the agricultural supply chain in the UK. With a shortage of workers, farms have faced challenges in harvesting crops, tending to livestock, and managing various agricultural tasks, leading to reduced productivity and potential losses.

Statement 16:
These restrictions have made it more difficult and expensive to import food and agricultural products from Ukraine and Russia, two major suppliers to the UK market. This has led to shortages of certain products and rising food prices. The restrictions have also made it more difficult for UK farmers to export their products, which is impacting their incomes. The government needs to do more to help UK farmers and mitigate the impact of the restrictions on the food supply.

Statement 17:
The agricultural workforce in the UK is ageing, and there are not enough young people coming into the sector to replace them. This is a long-term problem that has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.

Statement 18:
The rising cost of living in the UK is making it more difficult for people to afford to work in agriculture. This is especially true for low-skilled workers, who are often the backbone of the agricultural workforce

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