Food UK news 2008 to 2009



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2009


 * Three quarters of the public would pay more for fish caught without damaging the environment, September 10 topic


 * Government consults on food security, August 10


 * National bans on GM to remain in Europe despite UK pro-GM stance, March 2 Commenting on the news, Friends of the Earth say "The Government must now stop promoting risky GM technology as quick-fix to the global food crisis and support UK citizens' desire to keep Britain GM free - there is now international recognition that small scale green farming methods can combat hunger whilst boosting local economies and tackling poverty."

2008


 * Unused public land could soon be made available to meet increased demand for allotments, October 16 News Scotland


 * Government sets out 21st century challenges for food in the UK, July 7 Forum


 * Brown to intervene to combat high food prices and shortages, May 31

News sources
Local food
 * f3 - the local food consultants

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