51AVÊÓÆµ

Cheap foreign imports 'undermines' British farming and the countryside

Alan Titchmarsh has raised concern about the future of British farming if farmers are not supported to grow food and enrichen peoples' lives through management of the countryside

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
Gardener's World icon Alan Titchmarsh said: "In the 1950s, we spent 30% of household income on food and now it is between 8-12% because we import cheap foreign imports."
Image:

Gardener's World icon Alan Titchmarsh said: "In the 1950s, we spent 30% of household income on food and now it is between 8-12% because we import cheap foreign imports."

The future of farming and growing in the UK could look very different over the next 50 years if farmers do not receive enough support to maintain the countryside, according to a broadcaster turned farmer....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Politics

From the Editor: Bluetongue isn't going away – our response needs to catch up

From the Editor: Bluetongue isn't going away – our response needs to catch up

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Katie Jones
clock 27 August 2026 • 2 min read
"If you're a farmer, I am on your side" - Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

"If you're a farmer, I am on your side" - Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch promises to stand by farmers and take action on family farm tax and trade

Rachael Brown
clock 26 August 2026 • 2 min read
Proposal to build solar and battery storage site on agri-land given consent by Gov

Proposal to build solar and battery storage site on agri-land given consent by Gov

A Lincolnshire campaign group have expressed their 'deep concerns' regarding the proposal and many others like it

Mia Willemsen
clock 24 August 2026 • 2 min read