A Fair Deal for Farming

As we gear up for the General Election, we're sharing our pre-manifesto policies through a series of emails, focusing on the Fair Deal we're championing in key areas.

The pre-manifesto is an early version of the party’s manifesto for the General Election, setting out our core values and vision.

More details on these policies, and how they will be implemented and funded, will be outlined when the full manifesto is published.

Here’s a snapshot of our plans for food and farming 🔽

Agricultural policy is a devolved matter in Scotland and Wales, but trade and immigration are not. So, the agricultural policies discussed here apply only to England, while trade, overseas development, and immigration policies cover the entire UK.

Why we need a Fair Deal for Farming

Farmers play a crucial role in our economy, national well-being, and environment.

But the Conservative government's neglect has put farmers under significant strain, leading to business closures and uncertainty.

The government's botched transition from the Basic Payment Scheme has threatened farmers' livelihoods with old payments cut before new payment mechanisms were put in place. Farmers also contend with increases in energy, fertiliser and feed stock prices.

The Government is also mishandling trade - the deals they have negotiated limit farmers' access to the EU market, increase costs and undercut British agricultural standards on animal welfare and environmental protection.

Farmers are key allies in the fight to tackle climate change, to enhance our natural environment, and to feed our country.

It's vital farmers get the fair deal they need to continue to produce high quality food for our tables while protecting and enhancing our natural environment.

✅ Introduce a proper visa and seasonal worker system so farmers and fishers can access the workforce they need.

✅ Restore the International Development Budget and use the money to invest and support sustainable farming overseas.