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Written question asked by Andrew Ranger (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dairy Farming

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support dairy farmers.

Answer

The Government paid more than £2.6 billion to British farmers, including those in the dairy sector in 2024-25, the most funding in a single financial year since we left the EU. This included funding toward Environmental Land Management schemes, improving animal health and welfare on farm and grants to drive innovation in agriculture and food production across England.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112856
Session
2024-26
Related items
Dairy Farming
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Dairy farming
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk