Minister talks of efforts to develop markets for Irish pigmeat exports

EFFORTS are continuing to reopen access to the Russian and Chinese markets for Irish pigmeat exports, Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith revealed at the national pig farmers’ forum in Athlone.

Stressing the importance of developing export markets, he said he hoped the efforts would “bear fruit in the near future”.

Mr Smith praised Bord Bia particularly for efforts in re-gaining access for Ireland to most markets within a short time of their closure last year due to the dioxin incident.