PM tells farming conference Government is ‘by their side’

The transcript highlights the speaker's commitment to supporting agriculture and rural communities, acknowledging the hard work of farmers. It addresses the challenges faced by the farming sector, including economic pressures and climate change, and outlines government efforts to support farmers through innovation and improved food security. The speaker also discusses ongoing efforts to ease regulatory barriers and improve processes to benefit the sector.

What values do British farmers embody according to the speaker?

• Wealth, power, and influence

• Tradition, culture, and history

• Innovation, technology, and efficiency

• Strength, resilience, warmth, and independence

What has the government done to help farmers deal with soaring global prices?

• Provided free fuel and fertilizer

• Reduced taxes on farming equipment

• Increased farming scheme payments by 10%

• Offered interest-free loans

How is the government addressing climate change impacts on farming?

• By setting out flooding support and tackling climate change rapidly

• By relocating farms to safer areas

• By reducing farming activities

• By banning all chemical fertilizers

What global event has put food security back on the agenda?

• Brexit negotiations

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• Russia's invasion of Ukraine

• The US-China trade war

What is one of the government's plans to support British farming?

• Providing free land for new farmers

• Subsidizing all farming equipment

• Increasing import tariffs on foreign produce

• Redirecting surplus funds to those in need

What is the UK government working on with the EU to improve processes for the farming sector?

• Increasing subsidies for exports

• Reducing farming regulations

• Creating a new trade agreement

• Moving to electronic authorizations

What is the long-term goal mentioned for easing regulatory barriers?

• Implementing electronic authorizations

• Eliminating all trade barriers

• Standardizing farming practices

• Increasing import quotas