Farming

As a country, we need to celebrate our local food producers, recognise their environmental stewardship and reduce the burdens they face. Farming is at the heart of so many of our communities across Rutland and Stamford, and I have been passionate about standing up for our local farmers who work so tirelessly to feed our nation.

In May, after three years’ of campaigning, I secured national protections for agricultural land from solar developments, guidance for more solar on roofs, and for farmland to be at the centre of planning decisions. 

I also secured a significant increase in fines for fly-tipping and new criminal offences of hare coursing and livestock worrying.

Protecting our farmland and best agricultural land is vital, and I will always raise my voice for our farmers. Let's buy British and shout about our amazing local farmers and food producers!

News

Alicia Kearns MP Raises Concerns of Local Farmers Following the Budget

Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford, said:"Today I raised the anger of so many farmers across Rutland and Stamford following Labour’s budget which neglects entirely the challenges they face and puts family farms at risk."The Prime Minister once said, ‘Losing a farm is not li

Flooding Minister Visits Rutland for Farming Flooding Summit

Robbie Moore MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), visited Rutland to discuss Government support following recent flooding.  The Minister, whose area of responsibility includes floods and water, attended a Flooding

Alicia Kearns MP Meets the DEFRA Secretary of State

Alicia Kearns MP met with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary of State, Steve Barclay MP, to discuss farming priorities locally. Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliament for Rutland and Melton, said: One of the most important departments in Government for us in Rutl

Livestock Worrying Bill to be Debated in Parliament

Alicia Kearns MP has worked with Thérèse Coffey MP to bring forward The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill before Parliament. The Bill will make provision changing the law about the offence of livestock worrying, and will be debated in February 2024. Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliamen