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The agriculture sector in Northern Ireland
1 Developing an agriculture policy for Northern Ireland
Proposals for future agricultural policy
The UK Government’s Health and Harmony Consultation and the Agriculture Bill
The Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs consultation
Funding for Northern Ireland agriculture
Policy-making in the absence of an executive
2 Financial support for agriculture in Northern Ireland
Direct support for farmers in Northern Ireland
The Government’s proposals for direct support
3 Trade, cross-border supply chains and North-South cooperation
Trade and cooperation with the Republic of Ireland and other EU states
Protected Geographical Indicators
Cross-border trade in a no deal scenario
Future trade deals with third countries
The agricultural workforce in Northern Ireland
Proposals for meeting demand for agricultural labour
Retaining access to the existing workforce
Using immigration policy to meet demand for agricultural labour
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 22 October 2018