Food UK news 2008 to 2009

Rob Hopkins "Local Food" - Book Launch. 24 September 2009, about 5 mins.
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2009
*Three quarters of the public would pay more for fish caught without damaging the environment, September 10 Natural England, September 10, 2009 topic
* Government consults on food security, August 10 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, August 10, 2009 
*National bans on GM to remain in Europe despite UK pro-GM stance, March 2 Friends of the Earth, March 2 2009 Commenting on the news, Friends of the Earth say "The Government must now stop promoting risky GM technology as quick-fix to the global food crisis and support UK citizens' desire to keep Britain GM free - there is now international recognition that small scale green farming methods can combat hunger whilst boosting local economies and tackling poverty." 
2008
*Unused public land could soon be made available to meet increased demand for allotments, October 16 The Scottish Government, October 16 News Scotland
*Government sets out 21st century challenges for food in the UK, July 7 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, July 7 Forum
*Brown to intervene to combat high food prices and shortages, May 31 The Guardian, May 31 
=== News sources ===
Local food 
*f3 - the local food consultants
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