Farming News - Statement from Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner following the Budget

Statement from Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner following the Budget

As part of the Budget, the Government’s £2.4 billion farming budget will be 2025/26, the largest ever budget directed at sustainable food production and nature’s recovery, Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner said: 
 
“Farming and food security are the foundations of a healthy and resilient economy and environment.  
 
“Our commitment to farmers and the vital role they play to feed our nation remains steadfast. 
 
“That is why this Government will commit to the largest ever budget directed at sustainable food production and nature’s recovery in our country’s history, enabling us to keep momentum on the path to a more resilient and sustainable farming sector. 
 
“ELM schemes will remain at the centre of our offer for farmers and nature, with the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and Landscape Recovery all continuing. 
 
“We will also support farmers with the exceptional impact of flooding last winter, paying out £60 million for farmers affected by unprecedented rainfall and flooding through the Farming Recovery Fund.  
 
“Our focus will be on making sure funding is used to the best effect for food, farming and nature, and that our schemes work for farms who have been too often ignored such as small, grassland, upland and tenanted farms. 
 
“We look forward to working with farmers across the country to continue to improve and evolve our schemes and policies, to make them work for farmers and nature.”