Big line-up of major land use conference

LEADING names in policy and business in Ireland and mainland Europe, as well as the country’s most outspoken commentators, will address a major conference on land use, run by the RDS on October 9 and 10.

“From Muck to Millions — How Should We Use Our Land?” is the title of the conference which will be officially opened by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Brendan Smith.

It will examine policies, trends and prospects for land use in Ireland and will discuss the successes and failures, as well as the challenges facing owners and users of land.