Ireland’s agriculture and food sector continued to play a vital role in the country’s economy in 2020.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s annual report for 2020 also revealed agri-food exports with a value of €14.2 billion.
Commenting on the report, Minister Charlie McConalogue said: “Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit uncertainty, agriculture remains Ireland’s most important indigenous industry.
“The farmers, fishers and food producers are the bedrock of the sector and ensure we can continue to play a key role as one of the leading food exporters in the world.”
The annual report is produced by the department as an overview of key developments in its work on behalf of Ireland’s agri-land food sector.
This year’s publication sets out the major activities undertaken in 2020, as the Department continued to implement strategic goals.
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