Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Monday, 8 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Fruit and Vegetables: Production
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, following the publication of their food strategy for England on 15 July, what steps they plan to take to boost domestic fruit and vegetable production.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to our horticulture sector and the vital role it plays in strengthening food security by ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply of fresh home-grown produce.
The Good Food Cycle, published as part of our food strategy gives the food sector a blueprint for an economically successful and innovative domestic food sector, including horticulture. It will work alongside the Farming Roadmap, the Land Use Framework, the Circular Economy Strategy and the Environmental Improvement Plan to deliver a resilient and healthy food system, that works with nature and supports farmers, growers and food producers.
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- HL10278
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Fruit Production Vegetables
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- 2025-09-23 17:05:00 +0100
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