Farmers slam Defra's blase food security statement

Defra’s blase attitude that the Ukraine-Russia war is not expected to have a ‘significant direct impact on UK food supply’ has been lambasted by farmers.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Farmers slam Defra's blase food security statement

Defra’s blase attitude that the Ukraine-Russia war is not expected to have a ‘significant direct impact on UK food supply’ has been lambasted by farmers. Secretary of State George Eustice said the Government...

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