Hampshire resident Alan Titchmarsh has hit out at cheap food imports, warning if we fail to pay decent prices to farmers nothing will be grown in Britain in 50 years’ time.The former Gardeners’ World star also said allocating good agricultural land to solar farms was counter productive, as energy is then wasted transporting food from abroad to make up for the lost home produce. Supporting British farmers should be in everyones thoughts.
‘We won’t pay more for food because it’s cheap in the super-markets… as a result of which we’re getting more and more cheap imports,’ Titchmarsh said. ‘Our good soil is being turned over to solar panels when it could grow good food. It’s bonkers.’ Speaking on the Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth podcast, he added: ‘We desperately need to change our landscape to pay our farmers a fair price for their food and to buy locally – otherwise ! predict within 50 years there will be no food grown in Britain.’ Energy Secretary Ed Miliband plans to quadruple the UK’s solar power generation capacity.
Alan Titchmarsh, first graced television screens in 1979 quickly becoming a beloved figure through his engaging presentations on various gardening programs. He gained widespread recognition with BBC shows like “Gardeners’ World” and “Ground Force,” and most recently “Love your garden”. where his expertise and approachable manor inspired a new generation of gardening enthusiasts. Beyond his television career, Titchmarsh has been deeply involved in environmental advocacy, working closely with King Charles III on initiatives promoting sustainable gardening and conservation. Together, they have supported projects aimed at preserving Britain’s natural landscapes and encouraging eco-friendly gardening practices, underscoring Titchmarsh’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
