On Friday 15 March, the Irish Farmers Journal and professional services firm Grant Thornton are holding an industry conference entitled Navigating Global Trade in the RDS.

The unique event aims to outline the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Irish agri food sector.

This is set against a background where the global trade arena has never looked so uncertain.

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The conference is particularly timely given that it will take place less than two weeks before the planned date for the UK to leave the EU.

European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan will be the keynote speaker at the event and will address topics such as global trade talks, the future of the CAP and the ongoing Brexit negotiations.

Speakers

Other speakers on the day will include Peter Legge, partner with Grant Thornton; John Clarke, director with responsibility for trade in DG Agri; David Taylor, New Zealand ambassador to the EU; economist Colm McCarthy; Joe Healy, IFA president; and Anne Randles of Ornua.

This event is free to attend and if you wish to register your interest visit www.farmersjournal.ie/ngt or call 01 4199578. The conference runs from 8am – 1pm.