In a post-Brexit context, UK has an opportunity to improve its protein autonomy

摘要

With Brexit coming fully into force from the 1sl January onwards, the year 2021 will certainly be a particularly significant year for the feed and livestock industry in the UK. Like in continental Europe, modern livestock production in the UK is facing numerous sustainability challenges such as climate change, air quality (acidification) and water quality (eutrophication). The challenges to overcome are mainly driven by consumer demands, societal expectations and stakeholders in the market chain willing to improve their practices.What will change with Brexit is that the policy answer to these challenges will be more and more UK specific. The UK Environment Bill and the Roadmap to better, fairer farming systems published in November have set the scene. The farmers will be rewarded with public money for the achievement of targets such as reduced environmental impact. More transparency will also be required, especially regarding deforestation for the purpose of agricultural commodities.