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Gerry Boyle

Gerry Boyle

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Prof Gerry Boyle, a contributor to The Irish Times, is the former director of Teagasc, the national agriculture and food development authority.

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Avoiding the Brexit food tariff cliff

Avoiding the Brexit food tariff cliff

Time is of the essence if we are to prevent serious damage to our agri-food sector when Britain leaves the EU

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 01:00

Irish food sector  must look to greater innovation

Irish food sector must look to greater innovation

A hard Brexit should drive greater access to new markets through scientific research

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 06:10

Adopting the open-minded Antipodean approach

Adopting the open-minded Antipodean approach

OPINION: The Food Harvest 2020 mantra is “smart, green growth”, but what would an innovation-driven sector look like? As far…

Mon Nov 05 2012 - 00:00

Agriculture sector can play key role in reinvigorating economy

Agriculture sector can play key role in reinvigorating economy

OPINION : Outlook for agricultural commodities and lifting of milk quota presents greater opportunities

Mon Apr 20 2009 - 01:00

State cannot afford to lag in implementing biofuel directive

State cannot afford to lag in implementing biofuel directive

Minister for Communications Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Dermot Ahern, recently announced a derogation from excise duty for…

Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00

High time for rural policy overhaul

High time for rural policy overhaul

One of the aspects of the National Development Plan (NDP) that will attract interest when it is published shortly will be the…

Fri Oct 29 1999 - 01:00
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