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Farmers: Finance

Asked by Sadik Al-HassanLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 23 September 2025UIN 76187

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take steps to renew the Young Farmers Grant; and when a decision on that funding will be confirmed.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra works closely with the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC). Defra provides funding of up to £30,000 per year for specific project-based activity which supports skills development and training.

My officials continue to work very closely with the NFYFC to deliver the 2025-26 grant to ensure value for money. An assessment of future years funding remains part of future spending decisions.

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