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    First Farm to Fork Summit provides positive outlook for UK food security

    Simon KingBy Simon KingMay 17, 2023Updated:May 22, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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    NFU president Minette Batters meeting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

    The National Farmers Union said this week’s first Farm to Fork Summit, held at 10 Downing Street, provided a positive outlook for UK food security and demonstrates that domestic self-sufficiency is back on the political agenda.

    As the very first food summit of its kind, this has been a culmination of over a year’s worth of work and campaigning by the NFU, who asked the Prime Minister to convene the whole supply chain together to discuss the vital measures needed to build resilience and transparency from farm to fork and strengthen productivity.

    NFU president Minette Batters said: “I am absolutely delighted that the Prime Minister has delivered on the commitment he made to NFU members last year to host this summit.

    “The number of Cabinet Ministers present showed the ambition for cross-departmental coordination to deliver measures to boost home-grown food production. Many of the farmers and growers I represent will be relieved to see UK food security being taken seriously by the government.

    “The announcements made show a recognition and an understanding of the strategic importance of British food and farming to the nation. And the actions recognise the importance of coordinated action across government to support confidence, investment and growth in British food.

    “What we need now is to build on these announcements. We are calling for a set of core agri-food import standards for trade. Whilst it is pleasing government is looking to maintain self-sufficiency at 60%, we believe there’s an opportunity to produce much more of our own food here.

    NFU president Minette Batters meeting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

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