Agri-food sector seeks to diversify in new markets

Ireland’s agri-food industry is determined to retain a strong foothold in Britain while exploring new markets, say the hosts of a major Brexit conference.

The Agricultural Science Association forum entitled ‘The Impact of Brexit on Irish Agriculture” takes place on March 23, in Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny.

The event is set to coincide with UK prime minister, Theresa May, invoking Article 50, which she has committed to do by the end of March, triggering the two-year negotiation process to leave the EU.