Slovenian agricultural policy promotes sustainable development, cost-effectiveness and competitiveness of agriculture in Slovenia, fostering socially responsible and environmentally friendly practices. The focus is on providing food security by ensuring the stable production of safe and easily accessible high-quality food, while maintaining a clean environment and fertile soil and promoting coherent development and settlement of rural areas. Additionally, support is given for promoting technological innovation and applying new insights to modernise agricultural practice. Another area of focus is the sustainable development of forests, which are essential to the Slovenian natural and cultural heritage and landscape.