Navigating Global Trade with Peter Legge, Grant Thornton.

This is a time of unique uncertainty for Irish agriculture and the agri-food industry. The issue of Brexit has dominated our media and indeed political life for almost three years now, yet on the eve of the UK departure from the EU, we remain uncertain as to what shape this departure will take.

Despite the uncertainty, farmers have continued to milk cows, finish beef cattle and make sure ewes are attended at lambing. Our dairies and meat factories have continued to develop markets with varying degrees of success.

Despite Brexit and global uncertainty, Ireland will remain one of the most suitable areas in the world for livestock production, thanks to our temperate climate and ability to grow grass.

Our challenge is to navigate a way through the market complexities that will get worse with Brexit. And this is what we will address at the RDS. We hope you will join us on Friday 15 March. We have assembled an A-list panel to address the issues facing Irish agriculture as we enter the post-Brexit era.

The conference keynote speaker is European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan, who will remain for the entire first session to take part in a citizens' dialogue with delegates.

Other confirmed speakers include Peter Legge, tax partner with Grant Thornton; John Clarke, director with responsibility for trade in DG Agri; economist Colm McCarthy and Anne Randles of Ornua.

Navigating Global Trade

The Irish Farmers Journal in partnership with Grant Thornton will host a conference on Navigating Global Trade in the RDS on Friday 15 March. Register here.