NFU want the government to support more home grown food in the national diet

The video discusses the UK's reliance on imported food and the potential impact of Brexit on food self-sufficiency. It highlights the need for government support for local producers and the risks associated with a no-deal Brexit, such as importing food with banned growth hormones. The video also presents statistics on food imports and emphasizes the importance of supporting local farmers to enhance self-sufficiency.

What has been a major attraction for importing food into the UK?

• Variety of food options

• Cheap prices from abroad

• Support for local farmers

• Quality of imported food

What is the National Farmers Union's main concern regarding a no-deal Brexit?

• Lack of government support for farmers

• Increase in local food production

• Importing food with banned growth hormones

• Higher tariffs on UK exports

In 2018, what was the approximate value of fruit and vegetable imports to the UK?

• £15 billion

• £11.1 billion

• £3.4 billion

• £6.8 billion

Why does the UK need to import certain foods?

• Lack of local demand

• Inability to grow certain foods in the UK

• Higher quality of imported foods

• Government policies favoring imports

What does the government see as an opportunity with Brexit?

• Increasing reliance on EU trade

• Creating new domestic policies for farmers

• Lowering food prices

• Reducing food imports