Would like to know which supermarkets are de-listing Russian goods

If I remember correctly, the link Casdon posted said that we produce the wheat for our own bread etc, but that animals eat some imported food.

Peartree

Why do we buy wheat from abroad? Are we not a nation of farmers?

The UK has fallen from over 80% self sufficient in temperate food to around 60% due to the environment lobby wanting more birds, badgers, flowers and insects. With Brexit this is set to fall further, this is fine when there is world stability but a small war can upset the balance and prices soar.

We are seeing this with energy as well, we are sitting on an island of coal and gas, we could produce much more nuclear energy. The political influence of the environment lobby is costing us dear, thats fine for those that can afford to pay.

Why do we buy wheat from abroad? Are we not a nation of farmers?

Russia is probably the largest exporter of wheat, together with Ukraine it is massive, Russia has taken over most(all) of Ukraines ports so that is bound to affect supplies.
North Africa and Middle East is the main market for Russian wheat, the UK imports from US and Canada and some from EU. Some years the UK has been self sufficient in bread wheat, recently production has been lower due to weather and environmental limitations

I did know they grew a lot of wheat but didn't know about the "chain" of production and did think lots of our wheat was Canadian.

Sorry, I sounded a bit abrupt there, I didn’t mean to. It is worrying, 29% of the world’s wheat production no longer being in the system is definitely going to have a big impact.

Sorry Casdon I have just slapped my wrist?

If you read the article I posted above PamelaJ1 it explains about wheat. It will affect us although we don’t directly get our wheat from Russia. The impact of this war will affect the whole of Europe, with a direct impact on many commodities.

Wheat?
Is this where we get our flour?

It may be that we have to forego some items for a while or cut down a bit. Surely a small price to pay for finally taking Russia to task. For those of you with a bit of room in the garden (and it doesn't take loads) may I recommend rescue hens? Easy to care for, good fun and eggs for you and your friends. We have three and I was sceptical but they are great. Hoping for peace for the people of Ukraine.

If there is a shortage of anything prices go up, even if we have a different source of supply.

Caviar and Vodka not much else from Russia.

Useful - scary! - article, Casdon

Thanks Casdon. Very interesting.

This is quite a succinct article which explains what the impact on the economy might be, but touches on foodstuff as well as other consumables.
inews.co.uk/news/ukraine-war-what-mean-uk-households-russia-invasion-affect-prices-meat-iphone-1484404

Try Black Cow vodka, it’s made in the U.K. and is exceptionally good

Are many of our foodstuffs produced in Russia? Apart from vodka, not something I buy anyway, I have no idea.

www.thecaterer.com/news/uk-restaurants-bars-russia-vodka-boycott

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10569359/How-UK-shops-pubs-theatres-turning-backs-Russia.html

All I have read is that they’re taking Russian vodka from the shelves.