Professor John FitzGerald:

We are talking about making changes over the next 11 years. I am 70 this month and will be 81 in 2030. Similarly, a farmer who is 70 this month will be 81 in 2030. As one gets older, one may be replaced by younger children who may have a different view. From talking to younger farmers, I can say that they see more of the logic in this. Those of us who are parents and grandparents may be influenced by our children to change our ways as we get older. We are not looking for an overnight revolution. We are looking for an evolution over an 11-year period as people realise that they might be able to do better through farming in a different way.