Six decades of government-backed policies promoting agribusiness
and pharmaceutical inputs over sustainable farming practices have
created a perfect storm. The policies have led to a loss of soil
nourishment and biodiversity, making the nation vulnerable to food
shortages.
Historically, the country has maintained a 60%
self-sufficiency rate in home production, but this figure has been
declining and the UK’s domestically produced food is now at 32% of
requirements.
Additionally, the modern consumer is ingesting a
toxic and nutrient-depleted diet and major supermarket chains hold
significantly less food reserve than before.
The future of
farming and food production is under threat as oligarchs and their
collaborators suggest that traditional farming may not be needed in the
near future. This is all linked to global initiatives related to
achieving net zero emissions, which are impacting agricultural
production worldwide.
Julian Rose warns that there is little
time left to act and avert a full-scale food/farming crisis. The UK must
reverse its top-down approach and adopt sustainable agricultural
practices to ensure food security and sovereignty. Failure to do so will
result in a protracted process of starvation, with devastating
consequences for the nation’s health, economy and social fabric....<<<Read More>>>....