Food Supply and Rural Areas: Weather
2026-05-18 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL256 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of a super El Niño event on UK food security and the rural economy.
Answer
The UK has a resilient food supply chain underpinned by diverse sources, robust domestic production and reliable import routes. However, this cannot be taken for granted. The Defra-funded Food, Farming and Natural Environment climate service is delivered ...