AQW 27931/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what steps he is taking to ensure the final Nutrients Action Programme for 2026 - 2029 reflects the views of farmers and the realities of food production.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 30 May 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 30 May 2025
- Answer due by
- 16 June 2025
- Answered
- 10 June 202511 days after tabling
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The development of the proposed Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029 has been guided by science and evidence. The draft proposals are underpinned by a broad range of analysis and research studies. There are processes in place to ensure decisions on any of the draft proposals are informed by robust scientific evidence.