The U.K. National Farmers' Union is urging Theresa May to put food production at the center of the agricultural bill, reports The Guardian. At an NFU event in London, union president Minette Batters claimed that the current wording of the bill, which is designed to provide a framework for after Britain leaves the European common agriculture policy as part of Brexit, could lead to a lowering of standards. There have been warnings of possible food shortages in Britain in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
The NFU's main concerns are that the emphasis is on the future of the environment, not food production. The union argues that the bill is being pushed through parliament without sufficient examination. Batters says of the 36 clauses in the bill, 28 were noncommittal stating the government "may" act in a certain way rather than "will." The NFU is demanding amendments changing these, saying if it doesn't make the changes, the government is being dishonest. Full Story
Related: Retailers, Suppliers May Lose $12B Under No-Deal Brexit; Brexit Could Lead to Food Price Increases, Shortage.
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