Ireland's 'Food Vision 2030': Lessons for South Korea's Agricultural Policy

Ireland's national agri-food strategy, 'Food Vision 2030,' is providing insights for our agricultural and rural policies, according to an evaluation. Through this 10-year plan, Ireland is prioritizing a sustainable food system as a national strategy and clarifying the speed and direction of the transition. This is considered a key driving force for the country, which, despite having a population of 5 million, has emerged as a major agricultural (livestock) export power, exporting 90% of its production to 180 countries. The Rural Development Administration held a 'Global Trends' forum on the 24th to share the Irish case and explore domestic policy directions. According to the keynote speech by Donal Coleman, Chairman of the FAO Livestock Committee, Ireland has transitioned from an agricultural-centered society to an agri-food-centered industrial structure since joining the EU in 1973. To respond to global environmental changes, Ireland has established a cyclical agri-food strategy ...