Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 35607
Agriculture: Land Use
Tabled: 4 March 2025
Answered: 25 March 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of agricultural land being converted to solar energy production on farming communities.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerThe Government recognises that food security is national security. We need a resilient and healthy food system that works with nature and supports British farmers and food producers. To support this commitment, the Government has launched a consultation o...
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