Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

This question relates to the trade negotiations recently commenced between the USA and EU on the opening up of trade agreements and the control by three companies of the vast majority of seed production in the world.

It seems that these trade negotiations are opening up the potential for the further industrialisation and consolidation of the entire agrifood sector and all business. What is the view of the Minister and his departmental officials on this and how do they see it developing?

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