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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fruit: Technology

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with representatives of the fruit-growing sector on access to innovation funding for harvesting technologies.

Answer

We recognise the specific needs of the horticulture sector, and Defra ministers and officials meet regularly with a variety of growers from across the sector, including representatives from the fruit-growing sector, to discuss a wide range of issues to help us understand how best to support the sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70021
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Horticulture Fruit Technology
Link
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