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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 December 2021

Wednesday, 8 December 2021

Questions (185)

Colm Burke

Question:

185. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to further develop markets and secure new opportunities for Irish agri-food producers over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60624/21]

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The Irish agri-food sector has a strong international reputation as a supplier of quality, safe, nutritious and sustainably produced food and drink, but it cannot afford to rest on its laurels in a very competitive and dynamic marketplace.

Food Vision 2030, the stakeholder-led strategy for sustainable development of the sector in the decade ahead, aims to position Ireland as a world leader in sustainable food systems. Food Vision 2030 sets four key missions for the sector, one of which is "Food which is safe, nutritious and appealing, trusted and valued at home and abroad". This mission identifies specific actions to support the diversification and development of export markets, which will be crucial in ensuring that Irish food exports secure premium markets and market segments, delivering a return for everyone along the supply chain, and particularly farmers and fishers as the primary producers.

These include an intensified programme of Ministerial trade missions to priority markets, both virtual and in-person; an updated market prioritisation exercise; and building on existing market access efforts for key product categories to priority international markets.

My Department, in cooperation with Bord Bia and other state agencies, as well as sectoral stakeholders, will progress work to implement these actions, and will continue to allocate significant resources to the pursuit and development of new markets for the benefit of Irish food producers.

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