UK unveils food security plan to fight food supply crisis
2022-06-13 09:19:44Source: CCTV News Client
On the 13th local time, the United Kingdom announced a new food security plan, which aims to resist the food supply crisis and soaring food prices caused by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the country by stimulating agricultural production and increasing the government’s investment in agricultural technology innovation.
It is understood that the plan includes that the government will invest 270 million pounds (about 2.27 billion yuan) into the agricultural technology innovation and research plan by 2029 to increase the promotion of agricultural technology innovation, thereby helping to improve agricultural productivity and industry. durable rebound resilience.
In addition to strengthening industry investment, the British government also seeks to expand employment in the entire food supply chain industry, provide skills training for individuals, and provide agricultural and planting enterprises with technical assistance for sustainable operations.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new food security plan lays out a blueprint for ensuring food security in the UK and helping people avoid future economic shocks caused by food supplies. (Headquarters reporter Liang Tao)