NDM6143 - Debate by Individual Members under Standing Order 11.21(iv)

NDM6143 - Debate by Individual Members under Standing Order 11.21(iv)

NDM6143
 
Lee Waters (Llanelli)
Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore)
Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the enormous potential benefits of the application of 'big data' in agriculture.

2. Notes the growth in research and development in precision agriculture as a way of increasing yields, maximising the use of scarce resources and minimising the use of harmful chemicals.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to develop a strategy to put Wales at the forefront of the development of precision agriculture.

Business type: Debate

Reason considered: Senedd Business;

Status: Complete

First published: 17/11/2016

Decision due: 23 Nov 2016 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd

Lead member: Lee Waters MS