Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN HL1825
Agriculture: Finance
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support (1) farmers in relation to increased costs deriving from the Iran war, and (2) the long-term financial sustainability of farm businesses.
Answer
Defra is actively monitoring developments in the Middle East and the impacts on food and farming sectors. Measures have been taken to improve market transparency, promote advice, tools and guidance, and we have consulted on temporary suspension of tariffs...
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