The IFA National Environment Committee Chairman said, “As far back as the year 2000, the European Climate Change Programme clearly identified that the agricultural sector could contribute significantly to fulfilling the reduction objective for Kyoto. Many of these objectives can be achieved through renewable energy production.”

Mr Dunne also added, “Farmers are prepared to invest in renewable energy production and can provide carbon-neutral energy. However for farmers to maximize their participation in renewable energy production, the Government must provide a realistic feed-in tariff, simplified access to the grid network and the priority use of renewable energy.”

Mr Dunne concluded by saying “wind only represents one of many renewable energy options. The implementation of the measures outlined has resulted in a 16% increase in renewable energy production in Germany.”

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