Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Horticulture: Irrigation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she is holding discussions with the industry about whether the Horticulture Sector Growth Plan should include policy measures to support improvements to farming irrigation systems.

Answer: The Horticulture Sector Plan is an independent sector led plan aiming to identify how the sector can increase productivity, profitability and strengthen the contribution of domestic production to our national food security.  The plan which remains in development draws on sector expertise to set out its priorities, a clear vision for growth and a practical pathway to delivery. Discussions on the plan between industry and government cover the wide range of matters impacting the sector, including access to water.

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