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In this our fifth year of the Irish Farmers Journal/KPMG Agribusiness report, entitled Agricultural Thinking - inside the minds of global agri leaders, we interview the top Irish agribusiness leaders to gain their insights into businesses. No doubt we are in a time of unprecedented change where Brexit and Trump are likely to have once in-a-lifetime effects on the Irish agri-food industry, an industry which accounts for 250,000 jobs, exports €11bn and is critical to the rural economy outside the M50. The CEOs of Kerry Group, Glanbia, Greencore, Origin, Ornua and many others speak their minds in this report highlighting the changes that their organisations made in the past and the changes they see necessary to ensure that they continue to grow and be successful. The results of our global survey highlight some optimism about future growth, but the realisation of significant challenges brought on by the evolving political landscape and continuing low commodity prices. All agribusinesses would welcome more open trade, however they see fewer opportunities in the UK and US, compared to China or Asia, given recent political developments.

What's inside:

  • Greencore CEO, Patrick Coveney explains the rationale of why the company has increased its footprint in the US and how it plans to win.
  • Glanbia boss, Siobhan Talbot, outlines why the company is restructuring their Irish operations.
  • McDonalds explains why it aims to buy only 100% sustainable beef in the future.
  • Devenish, Chairman Owen Brennan, explains why he believes that feeding animals to produce superior healthier foods could revolutionize human nutrition.
  • Lidl’s CEO JP Scally outlines why they are putting more emphasis on fresh produce to drive more customers through their doors.
  • We also look at why investors want companies to be more responsible in how they source their food ingredients and carry out their business.
  • The consumer, more than ever now wants to know more about where their food is coming from.

    • This year's report is available inside the Irish Farmers Journal on Thursday 18th May.