UK Food System Requires Radical Transformation
A new report from UWE Bristol emphasizes the need for rapid and urgent action to transform the UK's food system, citing the necessity to reboot the economy, save the NHS billions, ensure national food security, and meet climate commitments.
The Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050 calls for radical transformation, at a scale and pace not seen since the Second World War.
The report highlights three core transformations:
- more resilient farming
- smarter land use
- healthier diets
Government action is deemed crucial, with 10 key recommendations and a timeline to 2050 proposed.
Author's summary: UK food system needs urgent transformation to ensure security and meet climate goals.