Written questions

Agriculture: Training

2026-05-13 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 1435 · Official question

Adam Dance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities into farming.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of attracting young people into farming. Building on the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, Defra is developing a workforce strategy to equip people with skills for thriving careers in agriculture. This incl...