Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 122737

Agriculture: Costs

Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Stephen Gethins

Scottish National PartyArbroath and Broughty Ferry

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of fuel, fertiliser and other costs on farmers.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Defra is actively monitoring the developments in the Middle East and the impacts for our food and farming sectors, including ongoing discussions with industry leaders to gather evidence. Food security is a core national priority. We are closely monitoring...

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