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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of rising fertiliser costs on farms in West Dorset.

The Government is aware of the current price increase for fertiliser due to the conflict in the Gulf. Defra is assessing the impact on farmers of high prices, and impacts in the wider supply chain. Defra is working closely with the sector to understand risks and issues, and options for action where needed.