Written question asked by Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 23 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Agriculture: Costs
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of fuel, fertiliser and other costs on farmers.
- Answer
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Defra is actively monitoring the developments in the Middle East and the impacts for our food and farming sectors, including ongoing discussions with industry leaders to gather evidence.
Food security is a core national priority. We are closely monitoring the impacts of the conflict on food businesses and working with stakeholders across the farm sector.
The Government is supporting the food sector by investing £11.8bn this Parliament to support sustainable farming and domestic food production. This includes £2bn a year by 2028/29 and a 150% increase in funding for Environmental Land Management schemes.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 122737
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Agriculture Costs Fuels Fertilisers
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-03-26 18:21:15 +0000
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