Written questions

Agriculture: Supply Chains

Commons · Question 106427 · Tabled 16 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 2 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department is taking steps to support grower-led supply chains.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 2 Feb 2026

Farmers often face power imbalances within the supply chain and can feel they have little influence on commercial negotiations. Powers in the Agriculture Act have been used to introduce ‘Fair Dealings’ Regulations, applying to businesses when purchasing a...