Farmers criticise plan that warns climate crisis will lead to food price shocks and shortages
The UK government has released a farming plan warning that climate change will likely cause food price shocks and supply shortages. Farmers have criticized the strategy, arguing that it fails to provide the necessary funding to address these threats to national food security.
Why it matters
The tension between government climate policy and agricultural economic viability is a critical issue for national food security and rural livelihoods.
The National Farmers’ Union says continued record temperatures show what the farming sector is up against. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen The National Farmers’ Union says continued record temperatures show what the farming sector is up against. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock Environment Farmers criticise plan that warns climate crisis will lead to food price shocks and shortages Farm owners say government’s long-term direction fails to adequately fund a response to UK’s food security threat
The framing focuses on the criticism of government funding levels, which is a common angle in environmental reporting.
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