Written question asked by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 6 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Agriculture: Floods

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of farmers having to store flood water on agricultural land on (a) feedstock, (b) grassland conditions, (c) crops and (d) food production for 2026/27.

Answer

This Government has allocated a record £11.8 billion to sustainable farming and food production over this parliament, including £5.9 billion for environmental farming schemes. The Government is focusing efforts on actions that have multiple benefits: for example, improving soil health so soil can hold more water, which reduces flood risk.

Farmers contribute to and are affected by water-related challenges. The measures the Government is introducing will help British farming thrive and boost farmers’ resilience to flooding while protecting this country’s water resources and meeting environmental goals.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 118582
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Crops Agriculture Flood control Food Floods
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Agriculture: Floods

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