Abolition of milk quotas will lead to creation of 10,000 jobs

The quota system was of its time, but in a more globalised market has generally run contrary to our best interests. All that is about to change, writes Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney

AFTER much discussion at EU level and extensive preparation by stakeholders, we are finally on the cusp of one of the biggest changes in the history of Irish agriculture.

The clock has counted down to quota abolition and with it will come the freedom to realise the full potential of the dairy sector in terms of output, export earnings, rural employment and investment, both indigenous and inward.