Food import dependency · Farming, harvest & inputs · 14 October 2026
Defra launches Organic Action Plan for England
Defra says it has launched the Organic Action Plan for England to support the growth of the organic sector. It says the plan aims to increase the share of agricultural land farmed organically from 3.4% to 10% by 2036.
Defra says the Organic Action Plan for England was launched on Wednesday 14 October by Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle. The plan is designed to support the growth of the organic sector and help farmers meet consumer demand. It puts the Government’s Farming Roadmap to 2050 into action.
It says the plan aims to increase the share of agricultural land farmed organically from 3.4% to 10% by 2036. The annual value of organic food sales is stated as £3.9 billion. Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle said: "People are buying more organic food, and we want English farmers to be in a strong position to respond to that demand."
It says the plan includes measures to improve supply chains so organic products reach supermarket shelves and restaurants more swiftly. The plan focuses on supporting producers, aligning supply with demand, and building consumer awareness. It recognises benefits of organic farming for soil health, biodiversity, water quality, and animal welfare.
It says Shimpling Park Farm in Suffolk is cited as an example of organic production working at scale. Riverford Organic Farmers in Devon sources around 70% of its produce from the UK. The notes do not state any specific limits or exclusions for the measures outlined in the plan.
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