The UK Labour Party has announced a new initiative, termed a “new deal for farmers”.
This sets an ambitious target to ensure that at least half of the food consumed in public institutions, including hospitals, schools and prisons, is sourced from within the UK.
Analysis from the Labour Party indicates that since 2017, over 6,300 agricultural sector firms in the UK have ceased operations, including nearly 5,000 meat, fruit, vegetable, and dairy producers. Additionally, there has been a 30% decrease in employment across agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors.