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Agriculture: Exports

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 6 January 2026UIN 100681

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many agri-food and beverage attachés there were in a) June 2024 and b) December 2025.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

In June 2024 there were twelve agri-food attaches. Currently there are 16 agri-food attachés, covering all major export markets. In 2025 the agri-food attaché network has resolved trade barriers which industry estimate to be worth over £100m.

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