Now balance that with growing it sustainably, and not killing all the wildlife in the process.

  • @HumanPenguin
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    110 months ago

    Just to be clear. With current methods the UK would need 0.4 acres of farmland per adult to provide all food.

    Most of the land we have, that is undeveloped. Or not already used for farming. Is not usable as farm land.

    So while it is a solvable issue. It would take seriose spending on new farming methods. And either a huge increase in food cost. Or a change in how we currently fund food.

    • @Aux@lemmy.world
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      210 months ago

      The main issue with food in the UK is that it is unusually cheap compared to the rest of Europe. And Brits will fight tooth and nail against price growth. Realistically, food prices should increase 1.5-2 times overnight without salary increases That will help farmers to cover their expenses and better prepare for bad weather and will reduce food waste. Or Britain should switch to the US model and start eating chlorinated shit and completely destroy the British environment.