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Support for Farmers

Thursday 6 July 2023 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • British farmers receive 2.4 billion annually in investment
  • Tailored business advice and reduced red tape are provided to farmers
  • Increased payment rates for upland farmers have been introduced recently

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Antony Higginbotham
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The question arises from the need to support British farmers who face various challenges such as income foregone calculations and regulatory burdens.

Question

What steps are being taken to support farmers. The focus is on addressing the challenges faced by upland farmers in Burnley and Padiham, highlighting their role in food production and environmental enhancement.

Answer from Mark Spencer

British farmers receive £2.4 billion annually in investment, with updates to application processes based on feedback. Tailored business advice is provided, red tape has been reduced, fair enforcement regimes implemented, and seasonal labor access facilitated. The Shropshire review results are being examined for further improvements. Supply chain fairness is reviewed, and genetic technologies opportunities are explored.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific request about upland farmers and income-foregone calculations was not directly addressed with concrete figures or commitments.

How: I Could Keep Going, But I Will Leave It There For Now

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Q2 Antony Higginbotham
Climate Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

Upland farmers across Lancashire play a crucial role in food production and environmental conservation, necessitating specific support to ensure their sustainability.

Question

Upland farmers in Burnley and Padiham are essential for feeding the population and enhancing the local environment. The questioner seeks details on how recent announcements will benefit these farmers specifically and whether there is a commitment beyond income foregone calculations when designing new schemes.

Answer from Mark Spencer

Lancashire farmers are acknowledged for their efforts in food production. Increased payment rates for upland farmers have been introduced recently. Through countryside stewardship-plus, additional payments will be made to coordinate actions and tackle climate change alongside supporting nature gains.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific request about income-foregone calculations was not addressed with concrete details or commitments.

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