Agricultural Policy Farmers
2021-03-04
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The MP seeks to understand the measures taken by the government to consult and engage directly with farmers regarding future agricultural policies. This is relevant as farmers' feedback and insights are crucial for developing effective policy.
What steps he is taking to consult and engage with farmers on future agricultural policy?
Since 2018, we have been working with over 3,000 farmers to build up ideas and gain their insights through 72 tests and trials. We are using a co-design approach that includes the sustainable farming incentive pilot, which will open for expressions of interest shortly.
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The MP highlights a dairy farm in Penistone that uses innovative technology to improve efficiency and yield. She seeks information on how the government's Department supports similar initiatives by removing barriers to technological adoption for farmers.
Last year, I visited a dairy farm near Penistone in my constituency that is using new technologies to increase efficiency and improve yields. Can my right hon. Friend tell me how his Department is supporting farmers to remove barriers to adopting new technologies?
Over the last three years, we have provided around £75 million to farmers to help them purchase new and innovative technology. The new farming investment fund will offer grants from autumn this year to support further technological adoption in agriculture. We are also launching research and development syndicates for individual farm businesses.
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