Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It needs to be put on the record once again that our current organic rates are abysmal. They are actually embarrassing for a country with a proud reputation in terms of the production of good quality food that is produced to the highest standards. The target rate of 7.5% relates to an EU average from several years ago now. We know the EU average is already way beyond 8.5%. I want to nail down this particular target of 7.5%. My question asked for our target rates for 2025, 2027 and 2030.

The CAP strategic plan, which was finally published this week, set the 7.5% target to be achieved by 2025. Is that the Minister of State's intention or is that 7.5% target for land conversion set at a later date? If not, what is the conversion target for 2030?

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