Mr. Liam Hanrahan:

From our perspective as representatives of young farmers, the importance of this issue cannot be overstated. It is preventing young farmers from entering any farming sector. From a sectoral representation point of view, two people on a board is probably not enough but, from a viability point of view, the importance of this cannot be overstated. It is preventing young farmers entering our industry. In addition, it is preventing those who enter the industry from improving, becoming more efficient and implementing technologies that allow the farming industry to become more environmentally sustainable. The important of this new board or office being effective in what it does cannot be overstated.