Question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Minister's Answer

The climate action plan is out for consultation, and part of that is on agriculture. However, agriculture is only one sector; many other sectors have a role to play in the climate action plan, such as transport, energy, housing and many others. Although climate change sits in and is a lead responsibility of my Department, I cannot be left to do all the heavy lifting on it. Other people have a responsibility to take actions forward. Through the sustainable agriculture programme, we support farmers on what lies ahead, and it is really important that we do, because, by taking action on animal health and welfare, we can ensure better outcomes for our environment and climate and deliver a decarbonised future.