IFA chief urges sustainable food production

AS the United Nations marked the world population reaching seven billion people, Irish Farmers Association president John Bryan warned political leaders in Europe and at home about the fragile nature of food security.

“This milestone for the number of people living on the planet should serve as a reminder that sustainable food production should be supported,” he said. “Policy decisions in the years ahead must be targeted at those regions that can expand to meet rising global food demand.

Mr Bryan said Ireland has a low-carbon model of food production that also provides significant social and environmental benefits to the wider society.