MSM talking about supply chain & self sufficiency. (long overdue)
The minister (for agriculture) has set up an emergency team in his department to monitor the supply chain situation. He confirmed that getting farmers to plant some grain crops this year is on the agenda.
Speaking on RTÉ's This Week, Mr McConalogue said the war in Ukraine and consequent sanctions on Russia have created much uncertainty around supply and the Government wants to improve self-sufficiency.
He confirmed that he has called farming organisations to a meeting to discuss food security and among agenda items will be having all farmers to plant crops this year.
Ireland is heavily reliant on imported grain, with around 60% of the 5.5 million tonnes used in this country every year sourced from overseas.
It is used both in products for human consumption and for animal feed.
