Agriculture plants seeds for growth

With the abolition of milk quotas forthcoming, farmers are set for a very interestingyear, writes Sean Farrell

One of the interesting features of the recovering economy is the fact that agriculture has reclaimed its place as a strong force for economic growth.

During the boom years, it’s fair to say that this stalwart of Irish economic performance over many decades did not experience the same growth as other sectors. Fast forward to 2015 and it’s an altogether different story, with excellent potential for growth and job creation.