The National Farmers Union is urging Rishi Sunak to "take domestic food production seriously".

Now balance that with growing it sustainably, and not killing all the wildlife in the process.

  • 8BitRoadTrip@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Gosh if only there were other countries nearby that they could have close economic ties with in order to have a secure food supply…

    • mannycalavera@feddit.uk
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      1 year ago

      I don't think that's the point, as much as I get off on cheap Brexit shots. It's about food

      Climate change is wreaking havoc on food production across the world, with farmers in Southern Europe literally fighting fires while farmers here are despairing as they now must spend thousands of pounds to dry sodden grain.

      "At the same time, the conflict in Ukraine is putting pressure on te global grain market.

      It's about being self sufficient so you don't have to buy from abroad. That would be sensible were we in or out of the EU.