Food chiefs: Agriculture has bright future but long-term vision needed

A LONG-TERM plan for agriculture and farming was sought by industry leaders at the IFA-organised forum, which 700 people attended.

There was a consensus among chief executives of leading food companies that such a strategic plan is needed.

Owen Killian, chief executive, Aryzta, said agriculture has a bright future, but that claim might seem hollow to farmers who currently have no income.