War in Middle East another blow to grain farmers

A Canterbury food producer believes the war in the Middle East is yet another blow to grain farmers who may already be considering bailing out after a few years of bad harvests. The conflict and the effective closure of the vital shipping lane through the Hormuz Strait are pushing energy prices. Farmer David Birkett grows grains including wheats, barley and cereals on his Leeston property south of Christchurch. He spoke to Lisa Owen.