Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Daniel Kawczynski and Colin Clark

Tuesday 1st May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham) (Con)]

11. What steps the Government are taking to support the growth of the agri-tech sector.

[Colin Clark (Gordon) (Con)]

17. What steps the Government are taking to support the growth of the agri-tech sector.

[The Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation (Mr Sam Gyimah)]

The £160 million agri-tech strategy, which was launched five years ago, has proved a success. We are building on that strong track record through our industrial strategy, including a further £90 million of funding announced in February to bring the UK’s world-class agri-food sector together with expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence and data science. This will make it easier for farmers and agricultural supply chains to embrace new technology, enhancing their competitiveness and improving productivity.