Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure the availability of fertiliser, including in response to sudden increases in demand.

Defra is assessing the impact on farmers and fertiliser suppliers of high prices, and impacts in the wider supply chain. Defra is working closely with industry and farmers to understand risks and issues, and options for action where needed.

Current fertiliser regulations are outdated and do not support the marketing of new and innovative products. The department is consulting on new regulations to strengthen future fertiliser supply, protect the environment, and diversify supply for farmers.

Through the Belém Declaration on Fertilisers, launched at COP30 last year, the Government is working internationally to reduce long‑term supply chain vulnerabilities.