The supply of animal feed in the United Kingdom is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change in Brazil.

Source: allaboutfeed.net An aerial shot showing sandbars formed due to the historic low water levels of the Madeira River, in Porto Velho, Brazil, on September 10, 2024. The largest tropical forest on the planet is now facing severe drought. Photo: ANP Highly dependent on soybeans from Brazil Research shows that the supply chain of animal feed and food in the UK is significantly dependent on Brazil, a country increasingly affected by climate change. In the context of the United Nations Climate Summit COP30 closing last weekend with limited results, analyses indicate that the supply of soybeans used for animal feed, along with essential consumer items for British households such as chicken, beef, coffee, and orange juice, are all highly vulnerable. Besides developed economies in Europe and North America, Brazil is one of the largest food suppliers to the United Kingdom. Last year, Brazil exported approximately 1.4 million tons of food to the UK, with a total value of nearly £1.2 ...