Farming and agri-business sector ‘can drive recovery’

IRISH Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) president Jackie Cahill believes that with the proper incentives, farming and the agri-business sector can drive Ireland’s economic recovery.

He notes that more than 90% of Irish beef and 85% of Irish dairy products are exported. In 2009, the sector’s exports were worth €7 billion, or 9% of our total exports.

“We have identified 10 areas where the Government can make a decision that will improve the prospects of Irish farming and improve the prospects of our biggest indigenous export sector,” said Mr Cahill. They are: