UK Government announces support for sustainable farming and profitability

UK Secretary of State for Defra announced initiatives to enhance the profitability of farming while ensuring sustainability. The government plans to establish a new farming profitability unit and has committed to investing £110 million in farming grants. Additionally, the Seasonal Worker visas will be extended for five years to support farming needs. The government is also focusing on resilience against climate challenges, such as flooding and drought, while promoting technological innovations like the Precision Breeding Act.

UK Government · February 25, 2025