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We are proudly the rural capital of food. 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, Melton, the Vale and Harborough villages, and I have been passionate about standing up for our local farmers who work so tirelessly to feed our nation.

When I was first elected I founded the All Party Parliamentary Group on Geographically Protected Foods and in June 2022 I published the first-ever MP report on Geographically Protected Food and Drink. We have a once-in-a-generation chance to re-define our food and drink policy, to promote our local industries, support the best of our culinary heritage, and further create good paying jobs in the agriculture, food and drink manufacturing sectors. With this report, I hope to go some way to changing that.

As Chair of the Dairy All Party Parliamentary Group on Dairy, I continue to champion the voice of local dairy farmers and hosted UK dairy producers at 'Parliament's Celebration of Dairy' event last year.

My fight against Mallard Pass Solar Plant continues, a heinously large development that threatens quality agricultural land and our wonderful biodiversity in Rutland. You can read the latest updates on my campaign here.

I also believe that we must better equip our communities and young people with the skills our rural economies need. As such, I'm continuing to push for investment in agri-tech, in closer relationships between rural businesses and schools and for a greater focus on agricultural and technical skills and education. 

Let’s buy British, and shout about our food producers and local food.

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DEFRA Surgery

Alicia Kearns MP Meets with DEFRA Minister to Discuss Local Farming Issues

Wednesday, 24 May, 2023

Alicia Kearns MP met with the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Minister, Lord Benyon, to discuss the key issues facing our farmers locally:

Home Secretary

Alicia Kearns MP Discusses Local Priorities with the Home Secretary

Thursday, 2 March, 2023

Alicia Kearns MP met with the Home Secretary this week to discuss local priorities, including:

Alicia Kearns MP Highlights the Need for a Gas-Fertiliser Index

Thursday, 12 January, 2023

Alicia Kearns MP asked the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to introduce a Gas-Fertiliser Index within DEFRA to help farmers better prepare for market volatility and support farmers with the recent increases in costs.

Alicia Kearns, MP for Rutland and Melton said:

R&M

Alicia Kearns MP Celebrates Local Food and Drink Producers at 'A Taste of Rutland & Melton'

Thursday, 8 December, 2022

Alicia Kearns MP hosted 10 local food and drink producers in Parliament for ‘A Taste of Rutland and Melton’ Event.

APPG GP FOOD REPORT

Alicia Kearns MP Welcomes Report for Geographically Protected Foods

Tuesday, 14 June, 2022

The All-Party group of Parliamentarians launched a new report on the future of Geographically Protected Foods and Drinks and announced it will launch a search for new products worthy of that status in August.

Cattle

Alicia Kearns MP visits 114th Uppingham Fatstock Show

Wednesday, 24 November, 2021

The Uppingham Fatstock is a true Rutland tradition – and this year was the 114th event. Alicia Kearns MP was delighted to attend the show again this year after 2020’s sad cancellation due to the pandemic.

Have Your Say

Have Your Say: Consultation on Geographically Protected Food

Thursday, 29 April, 2021

HAVE YOUR SAY:

I am delighted that today as Founder and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Geographically Protected Foods, I am launching a consultation on the new UK Geographical Indicator scheme.

Elected Vice-Chair APPG on Dairy Farming

Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

I'm delighted to have been elected Vice-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Dairy Farming by cross-Party Parliamentary Colleagues.

AK

Agricultural Transition Plan to Boost Farmers and Protect the Environment

Monday, 30 November, 2020

Rutland and Melton MP Alicia Kearns has welcomed the Government’s Agricultural Transition Plan which will transform the way farmers are supported in the most significant change to farming and land management in 50 years.

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Alicia Kearns Welcomes the Agriculture Act 2020

Wednesday, 11 November, 2020

Today the Agriculture Bill received Royal Assent and has now become law. Rutland and Melton MP Alicia Kearns, who sat on the Agriculture Bill Committee, has welcomed this news.

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