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

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in curbing agricultural carbon emissions in order to meet their 2050 net zero target.

Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions have reduced by 16% since 1990 (as of 2020), with many farms using more efficient agricultural practices. HM Government will support farmers to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions further. The Net Zero Strategy outlines an ambition for 75% of farmers in England to be engaged in low carbon practices by 2030, rising to 85% by 2035.

As published in January 2022 HM Government anticipates the collective actions of our farmers through our environmental land management schemes, the Farming Innovation Fund and other farming offers will reduce agricultural emissions by up to 6 MtCO2e per annum in Carbon Budget 6 in England. HM Government will also pursue opportunities through tree planting and peat restoration.