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Arable Farming: Lincolnshire

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 16 July 2026UIN 17710

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to support arable farmers in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire.

Answered by Stephen Morgan

The Government is supporting arable farmers in South Holland and the Deepings and across Lincolnshire through a record £11.8 billion commitment to sustainable farming and food production over this Parliament. This year, eligible farmers can apply for new funding through the £240 million Sustainable Farming Incentive, at least £50 million for new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreements, £225 million in Capital Grants and £123 million through the Farming Innovation Programme, which supports productivity, innovation and resilience on farms.

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