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Farming bodies propose urgent action to ensure food is grown next year as farmers at 'crisis point'

A government backed loan linked to drought losses and fallen stock support are key investments needed to protect next year's food production, says farming organisations

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 3 min read
Farming bodies propose urgent action to ensure food is grown next year as farmers at 'crisis point'

The Government has been urged to invest in key areas to support the future of UK food production. It comes as Britain's farmers and growers are at a financial crisis point with the worst drought in...

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