Livestock: Animal Welfare
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the adequacy of current training, support and financial incentives available to farmers to improve animal welfare standards.
Answered by Stephen Morgan
In its June 2026 response to the Farming Profitability Review, the Government recognised that training and advice available to farmers can be fragmented and does not always meet the needs of the sector, including in areas relevant to animal husbandry.
The Government has committed to developing a clear skills strategy, working with industry experts to ensure training meets the needs of both existing farmers and those entering the sector. The Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, as set out in the Farming Roadmap, supports improvements in animal health and welfare through targeted support, advice and financial incentives.
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