Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“Whether she plans to increase the level of funding available to agricultural industries.”
Tabled: 12 March 2026Answered: 19 March 2026
Asked by
Christine Jardine
Liberal Democrat — Edinburgh West
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs (Dame Angela Eagle)
Rising input costs, including for fertiliser, have contributed to pressure on many farm businesses in recent years. We continually assess how global cost volatility affects farm productivity and the resilience of the sector.