10% drop in UK self-sufficiency in food production due to wettest winter on record.
The UK faces a 10% drop in its ability to feed itself due to the wettest winter on record, causing waterlogged soils and flooded fields. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) predicts that the UK's wheat self-sufficiency could decline from 92% to 68%, making the country more reliant on foreign imports. The analysis suggests the government should support farmers to cope with climate extremes and improve soil resilience to floods and droughts, while also considering global food supply chains.
May 13, 2024
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