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Farmers: Government Assistance

Commons · Question 64750 · Tabled 3 Jul 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 21 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support British farmers producing (a) cereal, (b) milk, (c) butter, (d) beef and (e) other staple food items.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 21 Jul 2025

Ministers and Defra officials regularly engage with food retailers and producers on a wide range of food supply issues, including affordability and access to staple items such as cereal, milk, butter, and beef. These discussions form part of our ongoing e...