Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Food: Research
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will increase funding into research and development of sustainable food technologies to increase food security.
- Answer
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This Government has increased Farming Innovation Programme funding by £53 million this year, bringing total investment to £123 million in 2026/27, including support for sustainable food technologies such as robotics, soil health and water management to help increase food security.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 23574
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Finance Food Research
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- 2026-09-07 16:54:37 +0100
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