Rising energy costs threaten the whole supply chain. In some regions, governments are already limiting the use of gas and water for industrial purposes at periods of peak demand. Migration, wellbeing, skills, diversity and worker perception of an industry are some of the social challenges. Economic pressures and new opportunities are causing farmers to question what crop to grow based on the price they receive – in some cases moving away from wheat for milling
or cotton if they can receive higher prices for other crops. Attracting skilled workers to careers in agriculture and manufacturing is
a challenge for industries in all geographical regions.