Pig exports to Japan return
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the lucrative pig export market to Japan is being re-opened.
A ban on this trade was introduced since the only case of foot-and-mouth was confirmed in Co Louth last year.
Export of pigmeats to Japan is believed to worth in excess of €45 million a year.
The move follows high level contact between the Department of Agriculture and officials in Tokyo.
The move has been welcomed by the Irish Farmers Association.
