Beef: West Dorset
Commons · Question 27717 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 18 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of drought and bluetongue on the viability of beef farms in West Dorset.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Morgan, 18 Sep 2026
The Government recognises how hard this summer has been for farmers, including with regard to drought and bluetongue. As announced in August 2026, the Government is supporting farmers through a range of measures. These include temporary Environmental Land...