Farming
British Farming Needs Reform to
Take Advantage of Brexit
Reform UK will revitalise Britain’s agriculture to give a much-needed boost to our farmers and guarantee the country’s food security.
CRITICAL REFORMS NEEDED IN THE FIRST 100 DAYS:
Increase the Farming Budget to £3 Billion
Focus on smaller farms. Keep farmland in use. Bring young people into farming. Boost rural economy and culture. Increase innovation and diversification. Help farmers to farm, not pay them to leave or retire.
Scrap Climate-Related Farming Subsidies
Productive land must be farmed, not be used for
solar farms or rewilding. Replace current subsidies
with direct payments. Stop Natural England from
taking action that damages farmers.
Protect Country Sports
These increase investment and help conservation of our environment. They boost rural jobs,
communities and local economies.
THEREAFTER
Stop Supermarket Price Fixing
Grant powers to the Competitions and Markets
Authority to ensure fair pricing. Help farmers
sell their produce directly to the public. Change
planning laws to support farm shops with zero
business rates.
Buy British. Buy Quality
Target 70% to ensure food security. Taxpayer funded organisations should source 75% of their food from the UK. Clear labelling for consumer choice. Boost smaller food processors and abattoirs through tax breaks and other incentives.
Farming not Form Filling
Many farmers spend over 15 hours a week on
paperwork. Cut red tape from HMRC and the
British Cattle Movement Service.