House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Second UK Farm to Fork Summit
14 May 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by Steve Barclay Con North East Cambridgeshire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The second UK Farm to Fork Summit was hosted to enhance food security and support domestic farming.
- The government proposes to allocate 80 million to increase fruit and vegetable production.
- Investment of 15 million is planned for Genetic Improvement Networks in the farming sector.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the second UK Farm to Fork Summit hosted by the Prime Minister to boost food security, support domestic production, and explore growth opportunities in the farming and food sector.
Action requested
The government is proposing a new package of measures including boosting fruit and vegetable production with £80m funding, providing £75m for internal drainage boards recovery, investing £15m into Genetic Improvement Networks, appointing a Supply Chain Adjudicator, and removing the 16-week derogation period for free-range egg labelling.
Key facts
- The second UK Farm to Fork Summit is being hosted by the Prime Minister at No.10 Downing Street.
- A new Horticulture Resilience and Growth Offer will provide up to £80m funding.
- £75 million fund for internal drainage boards to support recovery from winter 2023-24 storms.
- £15 million investment into Genetic Improvement Networks.
- Up to £3m available for new and mobile abattoirs through the Farming Investment Fund.
- Richard Thompson appointed as Supply Chain Adjudicator.
- Commissioner for Tenant Farming sector confirmed.