The Conservatives have pledged to reform the planning system to deliver fast track permissions for the building of infrastructure on farms, in its election manifesto otherwise light on detail about the future of food and farming.
The document does not make any pledges specific to the poultry industry, but does say it would introduce a legally binding target to enhance food security, without going into more specific detail.
The Conservatives say they would “stick to our plan” to support the agricultural sector with the labour it needs to maintain food security, “while moving away from the reliance on seasonal migrant labour with a five-year visa tapered scheme, alongside clear investment in automation and promoting agri-food careers and skills.”
The party also pledged to continue the Farm to Fork summit as an annual event and “stand up for farmers when negotiating new trade deals”.