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Sustainable Farming Incentive And Rural Economy Pressures

25 October 2022 · 0 other contributors · 969 words

Opened by Daniel Zeichner Lab Cambridge

Responding minister: Not recorded

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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At a glance

Daniel Zeichner raised concerns about sustainable farming incentive and rural economy pressures in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about pressures on food producers due to high fuel costs, labour shortages, and sector contractions.
  • The MP notes environmental land management schemes being phased out, with 1 billion taken out of the rural economy without clear replacement funding.
  • The MP requests details on applications for the sustainable farming incentive in Sussex and assessment of reduced farm incomes' impact on local economies.

Key requests to Government

The MP asks the Minister to provide details on applications for the sustainable farming incentive in England, particularly Sussex; assess the impact of reduced farm incomes on local economies; explain why the number of applicants for retirement and new entrant schemes is low; and give a timeline for implementing agricultural tenancy recommendations.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Daniel Zeichner Lab Cambridge

The MP is concerned about the pressures faced by food producers in Sussex and elsewhere due to high fuel costs, labour shortages, and the contraction of pig and poultry sectors. He mentions environmental land management schemes being phased out, with at least £1 billion taken out of the rural economy so far without clear replacement funding. The withdrawal of basic payments is also an issue, along with a lack of new entrants replacing those who have left agriculture. There are concerns about agricultural tenancies and the need for clarity on the Government's response to Baroness Rock's recommendations.

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