asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he considers that there is any possibility of developing rape seed as a commercial crop at farm level, especially as protein foods are expensive on the world market.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Rape Seed Production.
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The answer to the Deputy's question is "Yes".
Rape seed is at present being grown here in a small way for oil production and could be expanded as an attractive crop for Irish farmers. The EEC price support arrangements provide for an intervention price in Ireland varying between £88.19 and £96.82 per ton for standard quality.