A NEW report from cross-party think tank Demos, supported by McCain Foods, reveals that the UK’s food system is under unprecedented pressure and calls for urgent government action to support the transition to sustainable farming, making it clear that growers need more support.
VP of Agriculture at McCain GB&I, James Young, said: “The Sustainable Farming Dividend report shows that sustainable practices strengthen the resiliency of our food system and protect farmers and their businesses. The findings reflect what we are seeing and hearing from our 250 British growers who are feeling the pressures of climate volatility and know the transition to a more sustainable system is essential.
“At McCain, we’re already investing in this transition in a number of ways including our commitment to implementing regenerative agriculture practices, but what is clear is that farmers cannot be expected to make this transition alone. We need all parts of the value chain, from policymakers to farmers to producers, working together to support it. Farmers are ready to lead this change, but they need long term policy certainty and the right incentives to invest with confidence.”
