Wealden MP has raised the concerns and
issues faced by Wealden’s diverse farming community with the
National Farmers Union and the Government, ahead of the
introduction of the new Agriculture Bill in the House of Commons
this week.
Nus recently met with representatives from the NFU and the
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to push the
concerns of Wealden farmers, after working closely with farmers
from all over Wealden, from award-winning vineyards to
community-owned organic farms.
The Government is introducing a new Agriculture Bill to the House
of Commons this week, which will set farming policy as we leave
the European Union. Nus raised issues such as rural crime, land
payments and sustainability to make sure that Wealden’s
agricultural communities are heard as policy develops.
, MP for Wealden, said: “Our
farmers are a reliable and critical source of jobs, food supply
and land management. It’s vital that Wealden’s farming
communities are heard as we develop a farming policy for the 21st
century.
“I was delighted to meet with the NFU and DEFRA to push the
concerns of our farmers and make their voice heard.
“It’s very welcome news that the Government will listen to our
rural communities to ensure that the Agriculture Bill works for
Wealden and East Sussex, and I look forward to working with our
farmers to make sure this happens.”
