Agriculture

A sustainable agriculture and land–use policy that is fair to farmers, good for nature and benefits society
An agricultural subsidy model based on public money for public goods to incentivise the delivery of a sustainably farmed landscape that supports:
- Profitable farm businesses based on sustainable farming practices
- Ecologically robust landscapes and habitats where wildlife can thrive and adapt to climate change
- Improved protection for and management of special or priority species, habitats, landscape features, archaeological sites and cultural heritage
- Sustainable management of soils (protection for soil carbon, avoiding nutrient build up)
- A sustainably managed water environment
- The long-term profitability of High Nature Value and organic farming systems
- Land management and farming practices that minimise greenhouse gas emissions
- High animal welfare standards
- Upland management delivering multiple outcomes including livestock, carbon management, renewable energy, water management and flood control
- Enforcing cross compliance (respecting environmental and animal welfare stipulations)

Development of a land strategy for Northern Ireland, encouraging optimisation of land use and proper valuing of landscape
Development of appropriately sited renewable energy options for farmers (individuals and collectives) in appropriate areas
Promotion of forestry, including afforestation in appropriate areas and promotion of sustainable native woodland creation, restoration and management.
Promotion of sustainable woodland based recreation in Northern Ireland
Incentives to support the protection and restoration of peatland