Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 52314

Horticulture: Recruitment

Tabled: 14 May 2025
Answered: 21 May 2025

Question

Daisy Cooper

Liberal DemocratSt Albans

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support he is providing to the horticulture sector to encourage young people into its workforce.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
Attracting bright new talent into land-based careers and having a skilled workforce in place is vital for the future of UK food and farming. Defra works closely with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) which is encouraging young people a...

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