Irish agriculture urged to diversify

European Commissioner Phil Hogan firmly warned the Irish agriculture industry to further diversify in the wake of Brexit.

The commissioner for agriculture and rural development, however, also said farmers must be protected post-Brexit and new markets will have to be explored.

As British prime minister Theresa May yesterday announced a two-year transition period after Britain exits the EU in March 2019, Mr Hogan said new markets should be established in advance.