UK Government announces deal to restore farmer confidence and boost food security

02 Aug 2024 — The UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has unveiled a plan for farmers to stabilize the farming sector and strengthen food security in the region. The announcement comes amid new data showing dwindling confidence among farmers about their future in agriculture. 

Extreme weather conditions like flooding and a sudden spike in energy costs have severely impacted UK farmers. Moreover, damaging trade deals have contributed to the negative trend.