Farming: 25-year Road Map

Debate between Baroness Hayman of Ullock and Lord Berkeley

Monday 28th April 2025 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)]

We are very keen to ensure that horticulture remains at the heart of any future farming plans. If we are to have a thriving food sector and become more sustainable, fruit and vegetables will clearly be critical to that, as currently we import so much of them. Obviously, I cannot say what will be included in the road map, but horticulture is at the heart of our discussions.

[Lord Berkeley (Lab)]

My Lords, can my noble friend explain why it is called a road map? Is it going to include all those new roads that I hope the Government are not going to build over farmland? Can we not have a better name for it?

[Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)]

I suggest that we have answers on a postcard.