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he programme will meet the unique needs and challenges of the agricultural industry and is focussed on meeting the four desired outcomes of increased productivity; improved resilience; environmental sustainability; and an effective functioning supply chain. The Schemes and Measures to be introduced will provide levers to contribute to statutory obligations under the Climate Change Act (NI) 2022, with a firm focus on just transition.

Announcing a timeline for the introduction of the new programme of Farm Support and Development, Norman Fulton, DAERA’s Head of Food and Farming Group, explained that the new programme had been co-designed by the agricultural industry and other key stakeholders across the food, farming and environment sectors.

“For the first time in a generation we will have a tailor-made programme of support, bespoke for our agricultural industry in Northern Ireland. Today we have announced the road map to delivering this – highlighting the timeline for when the different elements will roll out.

“This new programme will tackle crucial issues such as farm sustainability, farming with nature, reducing livestock emissions and meeting our obligations under the Climate Change (NI) Act 2022.

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