AQW 1776/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will appoint organic advisors in his Department to advise farmers on transitioning to organic farming.

Asked by John Blair MLA on 20 June 2022

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Tabled
20 June 2022
Answer due by
5 July 2022
Answered
1 July 202211 days after tabling
Department
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Priority question
No

Answer

Currently organic farmers across Northern Ireland receive support through existing Knowledge Transfer and Innovation programmes delivered by my Department.

My officials will continue to monitor the uptake and adoption of organic farming and respond accordingly.

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