UK food supply resilience gaps flagged by NAO amid climate, disease, cyber risks

The UK National Audit Office warns that Defra has not adequately prepared for growing shocks to food supplies from climate change, disease, and cyberattacks, urging closer collaboration with households, communities, and businesses. The report highlights systemic vulnerabilities in the food supply chain, though specific threat scenarios and timelines remain unspecified. This matters as it signals potential policy shifts toward resilience investment, with implications for food security and inflation.