§ 16. Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what financial incentives are made available for farmers wishing to transfer to organic farming methods; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorNo financial incentives are available specifically to assist with conversion to organic farming. However, farmers wishing to convert may be able to take advantage of the provisions for fallowing under the set-aside scheme. In addition, I am considering the possibility of organic options under the European Communities extensification scheme.