(Farmers Journal, Dublin, 22 September 2014) A report published by Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney today shows that the country is on track to meet the Food Harvest 2020 target. The target of reaching €12bn worth of agri-food exports by 2020 is still achievable. The report states that a number of issues, including access to increased credit as well as the opening of new markets need to be addressed. As the primary focus of Food Harvest 2020 is driving exports, the report says that great supports should be given to exporters. “Government should consider the specific needs of the food and beverages sector in its deliberation on short term export credit insurance scheme.”
