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To: DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)
Protect British family farms from unfair treatment by supermarkets
Almost half (49%) of UK fruit and veg farmers fear they will go out of business within the next 12 months. 75% report that supermarket behaviour is a leading cause.
The current government policy to protect farmers from unfair treatment by supermarkets is inadequate and rarely enforced. British fruit and veg farmers agree, with 69% saying that tougher regulations are needed to redress the imbalance of power.
Sign this petition to urge the government to create stronger, clearer legislation – making sure that all supermarkets stick to fair practices when dealing with their suppliers.
Why is this important?
The future of British food and farming is at risk, with many small family farms worried that they won’t be in business by the next generation – or even by next year.
Is this what we want for our food system, and our countryside? Farmers don’t just feed us; they are also custodians of the land. But they cannot keep going if they are denied commitment and security, and are not making a reasonable profit.
We must create a fairer, more sustainable future – one which supports family farms, preserves rural communities, and ensures access to quality British food for generations to come.
