Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 42918

Horticulture: Subsidies

Tabled: 31 March 2025
Answered: 7 April 2025

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

Green PartyNorth Herefordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will have discussions with representatives of the horticultural industry on an alternative to the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
The Government’s commitment to our horticulture sector and its vital role in strengthening food security remains steadfast. Our proposed approach to future funding for horticulture will be considered alongside Defra’s work to simplify and rationalise agri...

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