The National Farmers’ Union has warned that food security must be a top priority should a no-deal Brexit become a reality. Photograph: According to research, 7 August 2019 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 deal 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 2019 is the notional date that the UK would run out of food, should it be required to rely wholly on self-grown produce.