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Agriculture: Domestic Visits

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 2 April 2025UIN 42384

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many agri-tech businesses the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs has visited since his appointment.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Since July 2024, the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs has maintained a regular programme of visits and business engagement, including most recently meeting five agri-tech businesses showcasing their new technology solutions during a visit to Harper Adams University and the UK Agri-Tech Centre in March 2025. It is common for the Minister to interact with multiple businesses during engagement and visit opportunities.

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