2007 Press Releases
13.07.2007
Planning a vibrant rural economy in the 21st century will be the focus for discussion at the International Farm Management Association (IFMA) World Congress taking place in UCC next week.
Titled: “A vibrant rural economy – the challenge for balance”, the Congress, which runs from July 15th-20th, will address global and local challenges facing rural communities worldwide. Organised by UCC and Teagasc, in partnership with IFMA, this is the 16th International Farm Management Association (IFMA) Congress and the first time it will be hosted in
Keynote speakers include Peter Kendall, Vice-President, COPA,
Éamon Ó Cuív, TD, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs will welcome over Affairs 250 delegates from 25 countries to the Congress and Mary Coughlan Minister for Agriculture and Food will close the Congress. In addition to farm managers from around the world, delegates will also include employees of government ministries, extension services, research institutes and universities, NGOs. This will make for an informative congress and lively debate during the one week event.
Sponsors associated with the event are Bord Bia, Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Diageo, Irish Dairy Board, Dairymaster, FBD and Tegral.
See www.ifma16.org
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