Energy prices, Brexit and climate crisis mean growers lack confidence to plant crops, says NFU deputy Shortages of some fresh…
“Only two of thousands of PFAs are regulated, while the EU is already contemplating stricter standards.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/25/pfas-uk-risks-falling-behind-europe-in-controlling-forever-chemicals?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Growers say they do not get paid enough by supermarkets, as supply of leeks also comes under threat Apples and…
Spain’s biggest farming group says new import rules and borders controls more at fault than the weather for shortages Tesco…
“However, some experts have pointed the finger at Brexit.” https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/supermarket-food-shortages-europe-b2287383.html
“One person highlighted the lack of food in a ‘leave-voting area’ while another said ‘Brexit sucks’.” https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/asda-morrisons-introduce-purchase-restrictions-vegetables-supply-issues/
Farmers’ union president Minette Batters to say ‘volatility, uncertainty and instability are greatest risks to farm businesses’ “The clock is…
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Agricultural businesses risk closure as figures show government paid only tiny fraction of slashed EU farming subsidies Cuts to post-Brexit…