Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 122507

Agriculture: Environment Protection

Tabled: 20 March 2026
Answered: 25 March 2026

Question

Ian Lavery

LabourBlyth and Ashington

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to protect domestic agriculture from climate-related risks including flooding, heat stress and soil degradation.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Defra is targeting public money where it delivers most value, supporting farmers and land managers to help restore nature and boost farm productivity, which in turn protects food security and builds resilience to climate change. The Sustainable Farming In...

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