Egypt the focus for exports drive

Cairo: A delegation of senior officials from the Department of Agriculture and Food and Bord Bia is in Cairo this week for meetings with Egyptian authorities to review the arrangements for the beef and cattle trade between the two countries.

Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan said this initiative reflects her personal commitment to ensure free and open access to every international market for Irish meat products.

She said she is committed to further easing the conditions of entry to the Egyptian market so that shipments in commercial quantities can continue this year.