A conference exploring how Irish agriculture has fared over 50 years of membership of the EU, hosted by farm research and advisory service Teagasc, has taken place in Dublin.
The event was addressed by European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Mairead McGuinness, Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and French Minister for Agriculture Marc Fesneau.
She said:"Joining the EEC in 1973 saw Ireland move from the periphery to the heart of Europe, with greater access to markets for beef, dairy and sheep. "The coming years will see an intense focus on sustainability. Farmers as custodians of the land are vital in achieving our climate and environment goals."
He said:"Few events have been as transformative. The decision to join the European community was overwhelmingly supported by the people of Ireland, and was driven by their desire for peace, unity, and shared prosperity.
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