Agri-food chiefs to get masterclass in sustainable food growth

Agri-food leaders will gain insights into sustainable food growth from international guests at next week’s Agricultural Science Association conference.

Formally launched yesterday, the conference will be addressed by food policy experts from the US, Brazil, the UK, and Ireland. The ASA’s annual think-tank takes place in Druids Glen, Co Wicklow, on Sep 14.

Executive director of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Mauricio Lopes, is travelling from Brasilia for the conference and will outline Brazil’s focus on increasing agricultural output.