West Cork school to address trends in agri-food and marine sectors

FOOD for Recovery, the second O’Donovan Rossa Autumn School on Food Safety, will be held in the National Marine Headquarters, Clonakilty, Co Cork, from September 30 to October 1.

The school will be opened by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Leading national and international speakers from universities, regulatory bodies, food production, retailing, international marketing, state agencies and global business will address the subject of turning the economic tide in Ireland with a vision for the agri-food and marine sectors and the environment.

One of the organisers, Micheal O’Mahony, a board member of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, said that the school is an essential forum for leading players in the agri-food, marine and environmental sectors.

“Eminent food scientists will debate pressing industry issues with food producers, regulators, international market experts along with national agency representatives guaranteeing a lively two days debate and valuable exchange of views.”

Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce chairman Flor McCarthy said that Clonakilty looked forward to welcoming delegates and their guests to West Cork.