PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Farmers: Government Assistance (4 March 2021)
Question Asked
What steps he is taking to support farmers producing food for the domestic market.
Asked by:
Matt Western (Labour)
Asked by:
Matt Western (Labour)
Answer
From this year we will be offering new productivity support. Farmers will be able to apply for grants to help them invest in equipment and technology and boost their productivity under the Farming Investment Fund.
The Farm Resilience scheme will provide help for the first three years of the agricultural transition period to manage their businesses through the transition. It will ensure experts are on hand to provide any advice and support needed.
Answered by:
Victoria Prentis (Conservative)
4 March 2021
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