IFA hosts British ambassador at Co Meath farm

'Every effort must be made to safeguard trade in agri-food goods' 

IFA President Tim Cullinan and British Ambassador, Paul Johnson discussed a number of important matters during their meeting. Picture: Finbarr O’Rourke. 

British Ambassador, Paul Johnson, was hosted by IFA President, Tim Cullinan on the farm of Ronan Delany - a mixed drystock enterprise - in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath earlier today.

Matters discussed during the visit included the impact of Brexit; the UK-Ireland trading relationship; the UK's pursuit of trade agreements outside of the EU and their potential impact on the agricultural sectors in the UK and Ireland; and the future growth and sustainability of the sector in the UK, Europe and globally.