Alan Titchmarsh criticized the current low percentage of household spending on food, suggesting that Britons don't pay enough. He expressed concerns about the future of agriculture in the UK, particularly as food accounts for a significantly smaller portion of spending today compared to the 1950s. Titchmarsh also proposed that new housing developments include gardens and suggested offering council tax reductions to encourage gardening, which could alleviate pressure on the NHS and promote self-sufficiency. Furthermore, he advocated for rural studies to be included in the education curriculum.
"I worry that we don't pay enough for our food and it's a terrible thing to say that when there are people using food banks, which is dreadful..."
"These one and a half million houses that you're wanting building, will you make sure there are also one and half million gardens?"
"Because again, they're relieving the pressure on the NHS, they're growing a bit of their own food, hopefully. They're contributing."
"I worry for the future of farming and growing in this country over the next 50 or so years. Are we going to just cover fields in solar panels?"
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