Backing Farmers

Selaine Saxby, MP for North Devon, has welcomed the extension of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant into North Devon.

Selaine Saxby MP, has called for more support for farmers to help them with slurry storage.

Selaine Saxby MP welcomed the investment for North Devon farmers in animal health and welfare equipment and technology grants as Government backs plans to boost British produce on Back British Farming Day.

Selaine Saxby MP has shown support for rural mental health by meeting with farming charities and recognising the additional challenges faced by rural communities highlighted in a new survey from the National Farmers Union (NFU).

Selaine Saxby MP alongside Ian Lidell-Grainger, MP for West Somerset, has hosted range of Exmoor’s finest food, drink and artisan craft producers at an event in parliament.

On Tuesday 21st September, Selaine Saxby MP was promoted to the position of Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) at the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

North Devon MP, Selaine Saxby, has been working hard for our farmers this last week hosting a virtual Q&A with Environment Secretary, George Eustice, and 70 NFU members. Ms. Saxby also secured and led a successful Westminster Hall Debate on British Meat and Dairy Products.

I secured and opened a debate on British meat and dairy products, and argued as to the environmental benefits of the industry and of buying British.

Full text of speech can be found here.

I raised concerns over retaining current food standards after we leave the EU with Penny Mourdant, the Paymaster General.

I asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster about work being done to ensure farming communities like mine in North Devon climb, soar, and succeed as a result of Brexit.