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Latvian farmers protest Russian, Belarusian food imports (kyivindependent.com)

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Farmers protested in 16 towns and cities across Latvia to demand an immediate ban on the import of food products from Russia and Belarus, Latvian media outlet Delfi reported on Feb. 5.

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[–] Aux 0 points 9 months ago (5 children)

It feels that Latvian farmers have forgotten that last year Latvia had one of the highest inflation rates in the EU...

[–] shallowAF 3 points 9 months ago (4 children)

I'll bite. What does this protest or proposed ban on RU/BY foodstuffs have to do with ( particulary high ) LV inflation rates?

[–] Aux 1 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Latvia does not produce enough food for itself. EU imports are very expensive. Belarusian imports specifically were a life line for Latvia. If they ban everything, prices will skyrocket once again and the population will be royally fucked.

[–] shallowAF 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Sure, buddy... Luka and his potatoes will save us!

BY is not even in top10 for vegetables imports last year ( including grain ).

RU will be much harder to replace tho. Switch away from rapeseed perhaps.

Source: https://eksports.csb.gov.lv/en/years/products-selected/import/2020-2023-2023/TOTAL-II/TOTAL

About LV not being self food sustainable - care to provide source?

[–] Aux 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You don't even have beef in supermarkets anymore. Mate, you kidding or what? And again, inflation is a good indicator.

[–] shallowAF 1 points 9 months ago

What does beef has to with this now? The fuss is about grain primarily. Havent read the article, have you? At this rate, you will soon argue that the country is not 100% self sufficient in gummy bear production. And don't worry there is plenty of beef on the store shelves.

LV annual inflation rate currently sits comfortably below EU average, a fact of which you are well informed, no doubt.

What inflation indicator are you talking about and compared to what? Stop spreading misguided personal beliefs at best and misinformation at worst.

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