Motion Amendment

Motion TitleRecognising the Importance of Food Security - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘environmentally sustainable practices;’ and insert: ‘recognises that Brexit has had a significant destabilising impact on our agriculture and agri-food sector, negatively affecting our farmers and rural communities; further recognises the all-island nature of the agrifood sector; acknowledges that the Windsor Framework provides a pragmatic way to manage the new trading realities which now exist, preventing a hard border on the island of Ireland and securing dual market access for our food produce; understands that concerns exist for farmers regarding future access to veterinary medicines and the implementation of emerging regulatory requirements; believes that progress toward emissions reduction targets must promote food security, be fair, evidence-based, avoid culls, be consistent with a just transition for agriculture, and avoid carbon leakage whereby higher-emission food imports displace local production; and calls on the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to bring forward measures to unlock greater levels of on-farm investment and innovation, including providing clarity on ammonia controls within planning, in line with the Executive’s Programme for Government.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office27/11/2025

Date of Plenary Debate01/12/2025