The prime minister will announce a package of measures today to help farmers – but many say more is needed to support an industry “in crisis”.
Rishi Sunak will use a speech at Tuesday’s National Farmers Union annual conference to outline government plans to boost the UK’s food security.
The NFU broadly welcomed the plans but said they included no actual new money.
Farming protest groups say more needs to be done to protect UK farmers from competition posed by cheaper imports.
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NAM Implications:
- Despite government assurances, UK farmers have genuine grievances/concerns that won’t go away by November’s election.
- i.e. Farmers need positive help now…
