the international trade secretary, Liam Fox, warned over the weekend that the prospect of a no-deal Brexit was now at “60-40”, fuelling fears at the NFU and among food importers. The National Farmers ’ Union has warned that food security must be a top priority should a no - deal Brexit become a reality . Minette Batters , the NFU president , warned that " a frictionless free trade agreement with the EU and access to a reliable and competent workforce for farm businesses is critical to the future of the sector " . According to research , 7 August 2018 is the notional date that the UK would run out of food , should it be required to rely wholly on self - grown produce .
The National Farmers ’ Union has warned that food security must be a top priority should a no - deal Brexit become a reality . Minette Batters , the NFU president , warned that " a frictionless free trade agreement with the EU and access to a reliable and competent workforce for farm businesses is critical to the future of the sector " . According to research , 7 August 2018 is the notional date that the UK would run out of food , should it be required to rely wholly on self - grown produce .