“A 13% increase in farming income for 2022 is promising news for the sector and works out at more than £600 million extra into the industry in England compared with 2021.

 

“This money will go straight to the heart of our rural economies, supporting farmers who work tirelessly to keep high quality food on our tables.

 

“I know it hasn’t been easy, given the impact the illegal war in Ukraine has had on input costs for necessities such as feed, fuel and fertiliser, as well as global market volatilities and the challenges of our weather.

 

“The Government will continue to work with and support farmers – and it’s an issue which is high on our agenda.

 

“Our UK Farm to Fork Summit saw a whole host of measures announced to support British farming, whether through safeguarding our food and production standards in future trade deals, confirming another 45,000 visas for seasonal workers next year, or making it easier for farmers to diversify their incomes.

“We will continue to deliver these measures on the ground as, with the right tools in place, we can protect the environment, produce food sustainably and keep businesses profitable – in turn growing our economy.”