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Droughts

Commons · Question 19802 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

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Asked by Andrew George

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the financial impact of drought conditions during summer 2026 on farmers; what support is available to assist affected farmers with additiona

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 9 Sep 2026

Defra works with industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise, including to farmers. The UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group monitors UK agricultural markets throughout the year, including price, supply, inputs, trade, and recent deve...