Access to affordable, sustainable energy & water.

In the coming weeks, we'll be delving deeper into the recently announced government blueprint for expanding the UK fruit and vegetable sector.

We all know that fruit and vegetable cultivation requires intensive input. The government will now aim to help the sector access affordable, sustainable energy and a secure water supply vital for decarbonisation. Innovations like waste heat utilisation and efficient solar energy are leading the way. 

To achieve this the government will: 

Evaluate horticulture's eligibility for decarbonisation, waste heat, and clean energy incentives, and strengthen the evidence base for Controlled Environment Horticulture (CEH) energy and trade intensity. 

Offer workshops with businesses and Distribution Network Operators to improve grid connectivity and ensure representation in the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan. 

Promote co-location of CEH industries with waste heat, waste CO2, and existing heat networks through industrial energy policies. 

Allocate £75 million to support internal drainage boards for storm recovery and modernisation, benefiting farms and rural communities.