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Consolidation of Holdings.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 November 2004

Thursday, 18 November 2004

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Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Question:

31 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will consider proposals to overcome the problems associated with fragmented farms to allow farmers to exchange land in order to facilitate better management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29349/04]

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Decisions affecting the structure of privately owned land are primarily a matter for the individual owners themselves. Given the small quantities of land coming on the market and high land prices, I am aware of the difficulties associated with consolidation of holdings. The most effective way to improve small and medium size farm viability is within the framework of EU schemes and farmers are encouraged as far as possible to participate in all schemes for which they are eligible.

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