The UK food system is struggling with food security due to its reliance on imports from Europe, amidst the fallout from the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The entities involved

• England →

  country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom

  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54
  • Burnham's administration is pushing building rate increases while the UK seeks insights from California's housing policies.Mon 17:38
• Europe →

  terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia

  • The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
  • The European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Mon 17:49
• Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board →

  UK non-departmental public body funded by farmers and growers

  • The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) hosted international buyers, including those from China and the US, to showcase production.Fri 13:06
  • El Nino is predicted to cause extreme weather impacts on food production.Fri 11:16

Related events

• Food security is being challenged by global factors affecting Ireland and Europe.Sep 21
• Excessive nitrogen levels are damaging protected sites in England, impacting UK food production inputs.Sep 10
• Irish beef is gaining market share following an imports ban due to concerns over banned antibiotics.Sep 3
• Global tensions and ongoing conflicts affect food systems, causing small-scale producers in Europe to be impacted by necessary transitions.Jun 28