Food: Production
2026-06-02 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 6201 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the resilience of domestic food production capacity to major geopolitical disruptions.
Answer
Food security is a core national priority. UK self-sufficiency has remained broadly stable for several decades. In 2024, the UK was 65% self-sufficient for all food; 77% for food that can be produced here. In most scenarios, strong domestic production and...