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Statistics show that Britain's self-sufficiency in food - the measure of how much of the food we eat is grown on our shores - is only 60%. Here are details of how self-sufficient Britain is in each major food category.
Product |
Britain's self sufficiency in percentage |
Beef and Veal |
68 |
Mutton and Lamb |
86 |
Pork and Bacon |
71 |
Poultry |
92 |
Cheddar Cheese |
79 |
Butter |
65 |
Vegetables |
60 |
Fruit |
11 |
Source: Defra 2010
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