§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will allow free access to livestock quotas for those farmers wishing to convert from arable farming to mixed organic farming.
§ Mr. JackFarmers wishing to convert to organic farming will be able to acquire quota by buying or leasing. We are currently considering whether such farmers should also be eligible to apply for quota from the national reserves, and if so what priority they should have in relation to other applicants.