Question reference: S1W-00832
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 9 August 1999
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Current status: Answered by Ross Finnie on 19 August 1999
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to support farmers wishing to convert from conventional to organic farming.
Answer
Financial support for farmers wishing to convert is already available through the Organic Aid Scheme. The Scheme provides payments for 5 years on a sliding scale. I expect to make regulations to set increased payments this Autumn.In addition we provide funding for an organic helpline operated by the Scottish Agricultural College.