Dairy group on fact-finding mission

A HIGH-powered delegation from the dairy industry will study the agri-food sector in Finland and Denmark over the next three days.

The mission, organised by Enterprise Ireland, will be headed by Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Minister Brendan Smith, chief executives and senior managers from seven of Ireland’s largest dairy processors will take part in the business development visit.

Mr Smith will be accompanied by Tom Moran, secretary-general of his department, and by senior Enterprise Ireland executives. The visit takes place as the dairy industry in Ireland discusses how best to position itself so that it is competitive to meet future market challenges.