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Horticulture

Asked by Adrian RamsayGreen PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 129407

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has been made on the Horticulture Sector Growth Plan.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Following the first meeting of the Farming and Food Partnership Board in March, work to prepare a Sector Growth Plan for the horticulture sector is now underway. This reflects its vital role in boosting domestic production, driving growth and strengthening national food security.

Meetings with horticulture sector experts have commenced to shape an industry-led, sector-owned plan that brings together government and industry expertise.

This plan will identify key industry challenges and where the biggest opportunities lie to boost productivity and profitability, while cutting environmental impact and improving animal welfare, all grounded in market realities and government priorities.

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