A new report found that over a third of British farmers made no profits in the past year, and many reported working long hours with negative impacts on their mental health. The McCain Foods’ Farmdex report highlights the need for government and industry support to safeguard national food security and address the challenges that farmers are facing, including unpredictable weather, changes in inheritance tax, and the loss of EU subsidies post-Brexit.

The report emphasizes the importance of technology investment in the agricultural sector and calls for cross-sector collaboration to ensure the future success of UK farming. It also discusses the shift towards more sustainable and plant-based initiatives in agriculture to create a more resilient and profitable food system for both people and the planet. Europe's ISAAP project and The CRAFT Consortium are examples of initiatives investing in plant foods and cultivated meat production to transform the food system and reduce emissions while supporting farmers.