10 July 2012 The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine today met with Beet Ireland and the Sugar Bio Refinery Group. Both groups outlined detailed proposals on their plans to redevelop the sugar industry. Both groups produced two standalone studies, which demonstrate the viability of a strong sugar industry in Ireland. Chairman of the Committee Andrew Doyle TD says: “Our Committee were today presented with two professionally prepared presentations that  demonstrate that the sugar industry is both viable and sustainable. Ireland’s quota would constitute just one percent of overall EU sugar quota but its restoration would considerably enhance our high-performing agri-food industry. “Both groups made a striking … Continue reading Agriculture Committee examines proposals for redevelopment of sugar beet industry