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.