AQW 27488/22-27

Mr John Blair
Alliance Party
South Antrim

Tabled Date: 21/05/2025
Answered On Date: 30/05/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how the Food Strategy Framework Action Plan 2025-2027 aims to address sustainability in food production and distribution.

Answer:

Sustainability is at the heart of the Food Strategy Framework Action Plan and underpins our social, economic and environmental ambitions.

Mission Two of the Action Plan centres on supporting environmentally sustainable and ethical agri-food supply chains. This recognises the important role for farmers/growers, processors, retailers, food service sector, government and consumers in protecting and enhancing natural resources, reducing our environmental footprint and transitioning to a more circular economy. It also recognises the challenges associated with social justice and fairness and transparency in agri-food supply chains.

This first two-year Action Plan sets out 39 actions and a commitment to build purposeful partnerships across government and with key stakeholders to deliver real change and promote a positive future for our food system.