Fertile forecast for Ireland’s agri-food sector

The future for Ireland’s agri-food sector looks positive this year, according to a review of the sector conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Agri-food exports were ahead of last year for the early months of 2014, although in the main commodity sectors of beef and milk, there may be some reduction in prices from the very high levels achieved in 2013.

Launching the review and outlook, Minister Simon Coveney highlighted the role the sector had played in aiding economic recovery.