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Agricultural Machinery: Safety

Commons · Question 127395 · Tabled 14 Apr 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 20 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of agricultural machinery accidents on the rural economy; and if she will consider including AI-driven safety equipment within the

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 20 Apr 2026

The Government recognises the importance of reducing agricultural machinery accidents, no specific assessment has been made on its impact on the rural economy. As announced, FETF 2026 is intended to be the final round of the Farming Equipment and Technolo...