Economics class. ‘It’s too wet’: UK food security at risk because of record rain, farmers warn

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‘It’s too wet’: UK food security at risk because of record rain, farmers warn

• Identify two factors which are threatening the UK’s food security

• Explain why it is important for the UK to maintain its own supply of agricultural products

• Using an example from the article, explain how price helps direct resources to the production of specific goods and services

• Using a demand and supply diagram, analyse the factors contributing to record high prices for Maris Piper potatoes

• Evaluate the extent to which a buffer stock scheme could be used to support farmers

Gavin Clarke, Emmanuel College