Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 32848

Agriculture: Pollution Control

Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 27 March 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what initiatives are in place to support farmers in reducing nutrient run-off into waterways to protect aquatic ecosystems.

Answer

Emma Hardy
The levels of pollution in our waterways are unacceptable. We are working with farmers through a suite of measures to reduce agricultural pollution and protect our waters. We regulate the agricultural activities that could cause environmental harms and re...
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