Mr. John Enright:

The ICMSA can see the potential in agri-forestry. I am not sure it would suit every farm but we believe the scheme should be promoted.

In terms of a review of Food Wise 2025, we would need to know what a review would entail. I have certain concerns about the matter. ICMSA members have invested in their farms and taken on long-term debt on the basis of Food Wise 2025 and a review could have major implications for those individuals. We must be cognisant of those people who have taken the brave decision to invest in their businesses and contribute to the whole area. We need to be careful about what is meant by a review of Food Wise 2025, in my opinion.

The ICMSA has stated its views on carbon tax in our submission. We believe a carbon tax is not a good idea for the agricultural sector.