Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 122467

Agriculture: Lincolnshire

Tabled: 20 March 2026

Answered: 25 March 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support younger people into agricultural careers in Lincolnshire.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

Young people are essential to the long-term resilience of UK agriculture, and Defra works closely with industry bodies, including the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC), to promote careers in the sector and to understand the challenges fa...

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