Agriculture deserves more respect

AGRICULTURE is not being given the respect it deserves, Labour Party spokesperson Sean Sherlock, TD, has claimed.

He said the sector continues to slip down the Government’s list of priorities. This is surprising given the growth achieved.

“Rapid change in policy is needed if this sector to realise its full potential,” he said, urging the relevant ministers to act with a view to nurturing and developing the agri-food industry in Ireland.