Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 106427

Agriculture: Supply Chains

Tabled: 16 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal DemocratWest Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department is taking steps to support grower-led supply chains.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Farmers often face power imbalances within the supply chain and can feel they have little influence on commercial negotiations. Powers in the Agriculture Act have been used to introduce ‘Fair Dealings’ Regulations, applying to businesses when purchasing a...

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