Agriculture is the anchor of the rural economy, particular in counties like Cavan and Monaghan.
That's according to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue who visited Co Cavan yesterday.
During his travels, the Minister attended Ballyhaise College for the annual Grassland Farmer of the Year awards. Minister McConalgue also visited the board of Lakeland Dairies to discuss ways in which the dairy sector can be taken forward.
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Ronan Garganspoke with the Minister while he was out and about in Cootehill yesterday. Ronan began by asking him why it was important for him to make the trip to the Breffni County.
