Ahern promises agriculture action plan

A NATIONAL action plan for farming will be launched shortly by the Government, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern announced yesterday.

He told the Fianna Fáil agriculture and food conference in Birr, Co Offaly, that Agri-Vision 2015, now being finalised by Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan and her team, is an ambitious blueprint for the development of the sector.

“Agriculture can and should encompass strong commercial farming as well as part-time farming, serving consumers and markets worldwide with pride and distinction,” he said.