Explaining the policy, the council’s deputy leader Martin Murray posted on social media “we believe in food security, we believe in helping new farmers, young farmers get on the ladder to feed our nation.”
Councillor Jack Rose, who became the authority’s first Green Party councillor when he was elected in May, expressed support for the stance.
“It’s important to protect the future of our agricultural productivity in our county,” he said.
“Not only does this benefit the local economy by ensuring long-term job security, but also protects us from rising food prices in an increasingly uncertain global market.”
He added he also supported the authority’s decision not to allow farmland to be used for solar panels.
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