Mr. Fintan Conway:

I will deal with the fertiliser question. The Commission has initiated an investigation into anti-dumping duties. We need political support, and we need the Minister to tog out on this issue. At this point, we do not have a lead country for targeting the tariffs. I will try to put this in context. In the tillage sector 20 years ago, the cost of fertiliser accounted for approximately 15% of the variable costs of production. Today, the corresponding figure is 40%. If that was put right straight away, it would make a major difference to our side.

The other issue clearly in vogue is the availability of plant protection products. If they are taken from us, we will not be in a position where we can grow crops. This is not simply an issue for Ireland; it is an issue for all of Europe. Farmers in the Mediterranean countries need insecticides and farmers in the northern European countries need fungicides. That is clearly where it is.

Mr. Dunne will deal with the certification.