“Parity of consideration” for food security and emissions

Pat McCormack, president of ICMSA, explains why EU and national authorities, now more than ever, need to prioritise and protect the role of primary food producers

As farmers in the EU transition to low-emissions farming and food production, costs will continue to spiral, raising prices for everyone, not least the consumer.

In my position, I meet and discuss with very many parties and people representing every angle to the current debates around food, the environment and future interaction.

While I must be careful not to overstate the case, it is becoming increasingly obvious that attitudes are undergoing a change and that there is a growing realisation that environment and emissions policies will have to be adjusted to take account of the growing awareness around the threats to — and innate vulnerability of — our food security and food supply.