Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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If everyone involved in farming decided to plant one or two hectares, the farming sector would still get a wrap on the knuckles because other people would still claim that it is responsible for big emissions. The latter is despite the fact that we have put in place mitigation measures, etc. This is where a balance must be struck. Those involved in agriculture are starting to bring the level of emissions down. If every farmer decided to sow one hectare of forestry, it would be of some assistance. However, some people would not see it that way and farmers will continue to be blamed, which is completely wrong.