Written questions

Fertilisers: Prices and Supply Chains

2026-05-12 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 314 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will assess the potential merits of the increasing the transparency of fertiliser (a) supply chains and (b) pricing.

Answer

Defra is monitoring the impact on farmers and fertiliser suppliers of high prices, and impacts in the wider supply chain. We are working closely with industry and farmers to understand risks and issues, and options for action where needed. Defra asked the...