Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 190873

Horticulture: Research

Tabled: 22 June 2023
Answered: 27 June 2023
Named Day

Question

Dame Chi Onwurah

LabourNewcastle upon Tyne Central and West

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support research and development in the ornamental horticulture sector.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of the ornamental horticultural sector, with domestic production of ornamentals being worth £1.5 billion at farm-gate in 2022. Industry-led research and development is key to enabling the development of real-world ...

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