Helping local farmers boost productivity with the latest technology and supporting rural businesses

As Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs I’ve been backing farmers and rural businesses nationally by increasing the amount of support available to boost productivity and adopt the latest technology whilst also taking care of nature.

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I joined the NFU at the Conservative Party Conference

Fantastic to join the NFU at this year’s Conservative Party Conference talking about how rebuilding support in rural areas means: Putting food security high on the agenda. Ensuring the challenges of delivering public services in rural areas are recognised. Valuing the rural identity and way of life.

Reports suggest Labour plan to slash farming budget.

At the election Labour refused to make any commitment on the farming budget. Now reports suggest that they plan to actually slash it by £100m. This is a disastrous move that will damage both our food security and environment.