Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 127395

Agricultural Machinery: Safety

Tabled: 14 April 2026

Answered: 20 April 2026

Named Day

Question

Andrew Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of agricultural machinery accidents on the rural economy; and if she will consider including AI-driven safety equipment within the

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The Government recognises the importance of reducing agricultural machinery accidents, no specific assessment has been made on its impact on the rural economy. As announced, FETF 2026 is intended to be the final round of the Farming Equipment and Technolo...

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