'Government must support farmers to increase food self-sufficiency levels' - Jeremy Clarkson

The UK Government must offer as much encouragement to farmers as possible to increase the country’s food self-sufficiency levels, TV star Jeremy Clarkson has said. 

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 4 min read
'Government must support farmers to increase food self-sufficiency levels' - Jeremy Clarkson

The UK Government must offer as much encouragement to farmers as possible to increase the country's food self-sufficiency levels, TV star Jeremy Clarkson has said. His remark came during the launch...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Farm Business

ABP Linden announces plans to close its meat packaging facility

ABP Linden announces plans to close its meat packaging facility

The closure could lead to more than 330 staff facing redundancy

Chris Brayford
clock 22 January 2026 • 4 min read
McCain Foods denies changing British farmers' contracts to stop protests at supermarket depots

McCain Foods denies changing British farmers' contracts to stop protests at supermarket depots

The potato company, which works with over 250 UK growers and is one of the largest buyers of British potatoes, has refuted claims of changing contracts to stop farmers from holding protests regarding 'unfair' market returns

Chris Brayford
clock 21 January 2026 • 1 min read
Bread, cereals and veg named as drivers for inflation but 'where is the money going?' says NFU president

Bread, cereals and veg named as drivers for inflation but 'where is the money going?' says NFU president

New ONS inflation figures reveal food and non-alcoholic beverages prices rose by 4.5% in the 12 months to December 2025

clock 21 January 2026 • 2 min read