Food security

At a time when UK farmers are struggling to make ends meet and as they face continued pressure from animal diseases encroaching on the border, should the Government be stressing the importance of prioritising cheap food over food security?

Defra says support will move cutting-edge research into practical tools farmers can use

A new investigation found in some council areas in Wales, Chinese and Thai chicken accounted for more than 99% of chicken served to schoolchildren

Ferries unable to deliver food to the islands leave the community to rely on its resilience and food security

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Trevor Black, York, argues that Government and political policies are undermining British farming, food security and rural communities in favour of external interests

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Genetic advancements in Kenya’s indigenous chicken breeds means poultry meat and eggs can help play a role in improving the nation’s food security

Union warns most farmers are now being paid less than it costs to produce their milk, forcing some to consider scaling back or exiting production altogether

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Coun Alastair Redman, Islay, Argyll and Bute, discusses the vital role farmers, crofters and fishermen play in ensuring food security – especially at Christmas

Efra Committee member Josh Newbury explains why he felt he owed it to his constituents to find out more about agriculture