Provision of food in the UK
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- Created on: 17-04-17 20:19
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- Provision of Food in the UK
- How is demand for food changing in the UK?
- By 2037 the population in the UK is expected to grow by 73 million. This will increase the future demand for food in the UK.
- The UK is not self-sufficient for food supplies.
- The UK imports 40% of total food consumed.
- With a growing population this percentage is expected to increase.
- The UK imports 40% of total food consumed.
- What is the impact of importing food?
- Food is transported overseas by land, air and sea. Using lorries, planes and boats.
- Transporting food by air is expensive.
- Importing food adds to carbon footprint.
- Carbon footprint - Emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
- Food is transported overseas by land, air and sea. Using lorries, planes and boats.
- How is the UK responding to the challenges?
- The UK is dependant on food imports from other countries.
- The UK has a greater need for food security.
- There is a grown interest in locally sourced foods.
- This will reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
- There are 2 ways of UK farming.
- Agribusiness - Intensive farming aimed at maximising the amount of food produced.
- Organic Produce - Produce grown without the use of chemicals.
- The UK is dependant on food imports from other countries.
- How is demand for food changing in the UK?
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