Scientists try to boost crop yield

The government is consulting on how it can ensure that the UK's food supply will remain secure in the future.

While the current situation in the UK is good, ministers warn that factors such as climate change and population growth could have an adverse effect.

Producers, supermarkets and consumers are being encouraged to submit their ideas on how a secure food system in the UK should look in 2030.

Pallab Ghosh visited East Malling Research in Kent to investigate how they are looking for ways to boost crop production.