Brexit and Beyond: Perspectives on the future of agricultual and trade policy

Brexit and Beyond: Perspectives on the future of agricultural policy and trade policy

Venue: Concert Hall, RDS, Dublin

The agri-food sector in the UK and Ireland faces some significant uncertainties in the years to come.

In Ireland changes in agricultural policy will be delivered via CAP reform, while its departure from the EU will afford the UK the possibility to redesign its own agricultural support mechanism.

Of course, depending on the outcome of the negotiations, Brexit stands to affect the substantial agri-food trade between both countries, with implications for farmers, the food industry and consumers.

With its high profile panel, this conference will examine both issues, providing perspectives from the heart of Brussels as well as viewpoints from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Registration: There is no charge for this event, but prior registration is a requirement.

Programme

2:30 pm Agricultural Policy Reform and Brexit

• Mr. Phil Hogan EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development,
  
• Ms. Mairead McGuinness, First Vice President of the European Parliament,
  
• Prof. Alan Matthews, University of Dublin (Trinity College)
• Prof. Alan Swinbank, University of Reading

3.45 pm Tea/Coffee

4:15 pm Brexit: Views from Five Nations

• Perspecitives on Brexit from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland

6:15 pm Close

This Conference is brought to you by:
the Agricultural Economics Society and Teagasc.