Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 72777
Agriculture: Droughts
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 3 September 2025
Question
Dr Roz Savage
Liberal Democrat — South Cotswolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of drought on farmers in the South West; and what steps he is taking to help mitigate that impact.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerDrought has led to an early harvest with a reduction in crop quality and yields. Livestock farmers are facing a growing risk with forage, winter feed supplies and consequently buying additional food or selling animals to reduce pressure on supplies. Measu...
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