Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 32020

Farmers

Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 3 March 2025

Question

Helen Whately

ConservativeFaversham and Mid Kent

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many meetings (a) he and (b) Minsters from his Department have had with (i) growers and (ii) fruit growers in the last 12 months; and when did those meetings take place.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
We recognise the specific needs of the horticulture sector. Defra ministers and officials meet regularly with a variety of growers (including a number of Producer Organisation members) from across the sector to discuss a wide range of issues. This allows ...

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