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Written question asked by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fertilisers: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help mitigate increases in fertiliser costs for farmers in the East Grinstead and Uckfield Constituency.

Answer

We are aware of the fertiliser price increase due to the Middle East conflict. We are actively monitoring developments in the Middle East and the impacts on our food and farming sectors, including through ongoing engagement with industry leaders.

We are supporting farmers to use nutrients more efficiently, through Defra’s Nutrient Management Planning Tool and by promoting AHDB tools for nutrient management which help farmers balance the amount of fertiliser they use with yield variation and crop prices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12185
Session
2026-27
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Fertilisers Prices East Grinstead and Uckfield
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk