Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Fruit and Vegetables: Production
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to increase production of domestic fruit, vegetables, pulses and legumes to strengthen the UK’s food security, in light of the findings of the National Security Assessment on Global Ecosystems report.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to the horticulture sector and its role in providing fresh home‑grown produce that helps to feed the nation.
In December 2025, the Secretary of State announced the Farming & Food Partnership Board in response to the independent Farming Profitability Review led by Baroness Minette Batters. The Board will bring together farming, food, retail, finance and Government to take a strategic farm‑to‑fork approach to improving farming profitability and strengthening UK food production. It will oversee sector plans aimed at boosting productivity, reducing costs and opening new markets in ways that support health and environmental goals, with the first plan focused on the horticulture sector.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 117257
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Fruit Food supply Production Vegetables
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- 2026-03-11 15:16:37 +0000
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