The National Food Strategy: What exactly does it mean for farmers?

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<p>This week on Over The Farm Gate we’re discussing the new National Food Strategy. The strategy has prompted mixed reactions from the industry. </p><p>A recommendation to introduce new salt and sugar taxes and a call for a 30 per cent reduction in meat consumption over the next 10 years have garnered particular criticism. </p><p>But other proposed measures in the report, such as guaranteeing the farm payments budget until at least 2029, and defining minimum standards for food imports, have been broadly welcomed. </p><p>Farmers Guardian chief reporter, Abi Kay speaks to Defra non-executive director and co-founder of the Leon restaurant chain Henry Dimbleby, to find out what the strategy means for farmers.</p><p>Read our take on the National Food Strategy: <a rel='noreferrer noopener' target='_blank' href='https://www.fginsight.com/news/news/national-food-strategy-sugar-tax-poses-major-risk-for-uk-sugar-industry-121035'>https://www.fginsight.com/news/news/national-food-strategy-sugar-tax-poses-major-risk-for-uk-sugar-industry-121035</a></p><p>National Food Strategy: <a rel='noreferrer noopener' target='_blank' href='https://www.nationalfoodstrategy.org'>https://www.nationalfoodstrategy.org</a></p><p>#Farm24: <a rel='noreferrer noopener' target='_blank' href='https://www.fginsight.com/24hoursinfarming'>https://www.fginsight.com/24hoursinfarming</a></p><p>See <a rel='noreferrer noopener' target='_blank' href='https://wistia.com/privacy'>wistia.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>