Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 50588

Food: Production

Tabled: 7 May 2025
Answered: 13 May 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Neil Hudson

ConservativeEpping Forest

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of rainfall patterns in 2025 on domestic food production.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
The UK has a resilient food supply chain that has frequently demonstrated its ability to adapt when required. The Met Office’s 3-month weather outlook for May, June and July indicates near average rainfall is most likely for the UK but with a slightly hig...

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