Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to ask the president of Macra na Feirme a few questions. I compliment him on his presentation this afternoon. He covered a range of topics from the eco-schemes and the young farmers scheme to training, soil sampling and the key issues that pertain to farmers. I want to ask about female participation in farming, particularly among young farmers. It is a significant issue to try to get young women involved in farming. Macra na Feirme is a youth organisation and plays a vital role in that. Could Mr. Keane elaborate on what should be brought forward in the CAP and how the CAP could be used as a model and vehicle to support young women in agriculture? Mr. Keane might elaborate on what Macra na Feirme’s view on that issue is.