AQW 18087/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on progress in developing post-Brexit farm support schemes.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 28 April 2021

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Tabled
28 April 2021
Answer due by
14 May 2021
Answered
13 May 202115 days after tabling
Department
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Priority question
No

Answer

Work is underway to develop an agricultural support framework portfolio better suited to local needs and one that will provide for and secure long term sustainability within the industry.

In developing a future support framework, priority consideration is being given to address the four desired outcomes identified with key food, farming and environmental stakeholders, namely; increased productivity, environmental sustainability, improved resilience and a competitive supply chain.

I am determined to work with our farmers, land managers and environmental stakeholders, to co-design a new approach that is focused on delivering these outcomes.

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