Draft Agriculture Strategy Screening Survey
Overview
The Agriculture Industry is the underpinning industry in our Borough. The growth of mainstream agriculture, agri-food industry, agri-business subsectors, manufacturing, machinery, veterinary, haulage/transportation of agri-commodities are interdependent on the success of the Agriculture Industry under-pinning the relevance and relationship of agriculture industry as the heart of all businesses.
The purpose of the strategy is to set the direction for agriculture, agri-food, agri business and agri tech in the Borough. A thorough analysis of Agriculture Industry in the Borough at a local level is required and this will inform the development of a plan containing recommendations and innovative approaches established through consultations with leading stakeholder Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will be required, learning from international best practice and representatives from the Agriculture Industry.
The strategy captures a clear picture, analysis and assessment of Agriculture Industry contribution to the local economy and includes a review of the industry and its sectors to identify any key farming trends, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats which need to be addressed or supported in order to enhance, sustain and grow the industry.
Why your views matter
The Agriculture Industry in the Borough accounts for 13% of farming in Northern Ireland with a diverse range of farming enterprises, with 3431 actvive registered farm businesses and employing 7495 people, in 2020. There are approx 876 agri food businesses and 261 other agri related businesses in the Borough.
The Draft Agriculture Strategy is built upon findings from research, surveys and engagement with stakeholders, and contains recommendations to increase productivity, improve resilience, maintain and expand the capabilities of the agricultural industry, contribute positively to the supply chain, agri-food industry, agri tech and agri business in our borough whilst considering the boroughs competitive advantage.
This online consultation has been set up to provide the opportunity for your input.
Please find below the draft Agricutlure Strategy document, a PDF version is also available below in the 'related documents section':
Equalty Screening form and Rural Impact Assessment form can be found attached below in the 'related documents section'
The feedback received during this consultation will be considered in the final Agriculture Strategy. The implementation and delivery of each key recommendation in the strategy will be subject to funding and availability of resources.
Council would like to engage with the Agriculture Industry (farmers and businesses) in the implementation and delivery of recommendations from this strategy and would be grateful if you would complete the Agri Engagement Form found in the link below;
The Council will process these survey findings and information in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) requirements.
Findings and data from this survey will be shared and analysed with the Councils appointed consultant (Birnie Consultancy) as a third party who are acting as employed by Council on the Agriculture Strategy project.
What happens next
The feedback received during this consultation will be considered in the final Agriculture Strategy. The implementation and delivery of each key recommendation in the strategy will be subject to funding and availability of resources.
For information on the Agriculture Strategy please email agri@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Council would like to engage with the Agriculture Industry (farmers and businesses) in the implementation and delivery of recommendations from this strategy and would be grateful if you would complete the Agri Engagement Form found in the link below;
The Council will process this information in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) requirements.
Findings and data from this survey will be shared and analysed with the Councils appointed consultant (Birnie Consultancy) as a third party who are acting as employed by Council on the Agriculture Strategy project.
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