Sunak to launch food security index as 8% fall in UK self-sufficiency predicted

Farmer confidence at low ebb amid fears for their future as experts say extreme weather will hit crop yields

Rishi Sunak will launch his food security index to farmers on Tuesday, as experts predict extreme weather this year could cut UK self-sufficiency by 8%.

The prime minister is hosting a farm to fork summit at Downing Street and will say: “I know for many farmers the impact of adverse weather in recent months has made working the land even harder, but my message is clear, our support for you is unwavering and we will be with you every step of the way.”

Continue reading…Farmer confidence at low ebb amid fears for their future as experts say extreme weather will hit crop yields UK politics live – latest updatesRishi Sunak will launch his food security index to farmers on Tuesday, as experts predict extreme weather this year could cut UK self-sufficiency by 8%.The prime minister is hosting a farm to fork summit at Downing Street and will say: “I know for many farmers the impact of adverse weather in recent months has made working the land even harder, but my message is clear, our support for you is unwavering and we will be with you every step of the way.” Continue reading…