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Horticulture: Recruitment

Commons · Question 52314 · Tabled 14 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 21 May 2025

Question

Asked by Daisy Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support he is providing to the horticulture sector to encourage young people into its workforce.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 21 May 2025

Attracting bright new talent into land-based careers and having a skilled workforce in place is vital for the future of UK food and farming. Defra works closely with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) which is encouraging young people a...