Why the Agriculture Bill should be stopped 'right now'

Coronavirus has highlighted vulnerabilities in the food supply chain, but what needs to change? Prof Tim Lang of professor of food policy at City, University of London, speaks to Abi Kay. 

Abi Kay
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Why the Agriculture Bill should be stopped 'right now'

But there is more to having a sustainable and resilient food system than price, and one often overlooked issue is cyber security. "If you look at our food defence, it is laughable," said Prof Lang...

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