South Norfolk MP Ben Goldsborough rightly raising the issue of fertilisers & food security in a letter to the Chancellor today
(Copy of the letter via Ben Goldsborough’s LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/posts/ben-gold…)
UN World Food says 363 million people around the world are now at risk of acute hunger, 45 million of them as a result of conflict in the Middle East and the consequent oil price spike. theguardian.com/global-develop…
The soaring cost of fertiliser has put enormous pressure on arable farmers and vegetable growers, those in the industry have said.
Farmers fear future as fertiliser and fuel bills soar - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
“Domestic food production is under threat, and the government should take steps to ensure at least 60% of the UK’s food continues to be produced here”
UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ report warns theguardian.com/environment/20…
NEW BLOG: Should Fertiliser be Treated as a National Security Issue?
Our latest blog from Labour Food Security Forum highlights how if we're serious about food security, we need to acknowledge the strategic importance of fertilisers.
🔗: lcef.co.uk/blog/fertilise…
“Instability abroad affects us here at home, from energy prices to food security. Building resilience abroad makes the UK stronger” @YvetteCooperMP@FCDOGovUK
“Iran’s continued closure of the strait of Hormuz while the agricultural clock is ticking shows why we need urgent global pressure to get the strait reopened, fertiliser and fuel moving, and ease the costs of living pressures” @YvetteCooperMP@FCDOGovUK
“The world is sleepwalking into a global food crisis. We cannot risk tens of millions of people going hungry because one country has hijacked an international shipping lane” says Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP@FCDOGovUKtheguardian.com/global-develop…
National Preparedness Commission has published new analysis on sources of fertilisers and impact on UK preparedness and food security, written by our co-convenor Antony So with Prof Emeritus of food policy Tim Lang
nationalpreparednesscommission.uk/publications/t…
Cutting-edge technologies from robotics to AI will be fast-tracked into practical tools for farmers, backed by around £50 million of public and private investment, Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle announced today gov.uk/government/new…
We’re proud to share a major milestone for our new world-class food production facility, Kitchen West, as planning permission has now been granted by Wiltshire Council.
Kitchen West is a significant step forward in our ambition to drive new standards for sustainability and innovation in UK food manufacturing. This new facility will strengthen the future of apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods in Trowbridge and play a vital role in supporting our continued growth.
Kitchen West represents a significant long-term investment in our business, in our people, and in our commitment to building one of the most sustainable production kitchens in the UK.
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