Committee to examine impact of Agriculture Bill on farmers

Wednesday 24 October at 2.45pm in the Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

In this evidence session, the Committee will be hearing from the farming and rural business sector.

Likely topics for discussion include the impact of the Bill on farmers, including the agricultural transition period, phasing out of direct payments and fair dealing obligations to improve fairness in the supply chain.

Witnesses, from 2:45pm:

• Tim Breitmeyer, President, Country Land and Business Association 
• George Dunn, Chief Executive, Tenant Farmers Association
• Minette Batters, President, National Farmers' Union