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Written question asked by Cameron Thomas (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Pulses and Seeds

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support bean and pulse farmers in the UK.

Answer

This Government is committed to our horticulture and arable sectors and their role in providing home‑grown produce. 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 is relying on sector expertise to set out a clear vision for growth and a practical pathway to deliver it. Fresh beans and pulses grown as horticultural crops are in scope. While pulses cultivated as arable crops are outside scope, they are a vital part of domestic agricultural production.

Defra engages regularly with growers and industry stakeholders to understand challenges affecting the beans and pulse sector and their supply chains.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30736
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Farmers Pulses and seeds
Link
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