Russian counter-sanctions to hit European farmers

In the news tonight, Russia has banned the import of agricultural produce from countries that have imposed sanctions on it.

This is bad news for European farmers. Russia has been an important market for agricultural produce. Although the ban will affect all EU countries and the US, Polish fruit, vegetables and pig meat and Dutch fruit and vegetables will suffer the greatest impact.

It is acknowledged that the move may cause food prices to rise. Find the UK's The Guardian report here and BBC's here. For a look at what's being said on "the other side" (always a good idea) find what RT has to say here.