During the second World War this country
had to be self sufficient in food production because the germans blocked our imports by preventing many merchant ships from arriving by sinking them en route.
There was a campaign titled 'Dig for Victory' - people began growing and raising livestock in their gardens and backyards. There are signs that this is again beginning to happen. Allotments are in the news - more people want them.
I doubt whether we could support ourselves that way now because our population has greatly increased since the 40s
It would mean that our diet would not contain the many exotic fruits and veg, but a healthy diet does not depend on them - they just give variety - nobody died for lack of bananas
Now we need to grow our own because food prices are spiralling - different cause - same result.
Today it has been very busy where I live because the council has delivered a lorry load of compost to the car park next to the allotments - it was a sight to behold - all ages from grandads to kids were shovelling like mad.
At least when you grow your own you can avoid eating poison.
Remember DDT and Agent Orange
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