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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton and Jack Simpson

UNBELIEVABLE: Sunak to launch food security index as 8 fall in uk self sufficiency predicted | History Defined

Rishi Sunak appears to be sniffing a loaf of bread he is holding in both hands, as staff from the supermarket chain Morrisons look on
Rishi Sunak holds a loaf of bread at the farm to fork summit on Tuesday. The UK could become dependent on foreign imports for about a third of its wheat. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images

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.”

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