Agriculture: Young People
2026-05-28 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 4065 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support young people in Lincolnshire entering the farming sector.
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...