R&D 'key to future farm success'

THE changing nature of agriculture demands a vigorous response that puts the focus on the marketplace. Research and development will be vital also, a report into the agri sector concluded yesterday.

Called Agri Vision, it contains 534 recommendations and was chaired by former Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes.

Mr Dukes, asked to sum up the three key recommendations, responded "market, market, market."