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Can Ireland feed itself?

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  • 05-12-2008 1:04am
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    redarmyblues
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    If international trade breaks down will we able to supply our population with food?


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    brianthebard
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    Lolz no.


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    ninty9er
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    redarmyblues wrote: »
    If international trade breaks down will we able to supply our population with food?

    Considering the amount of exporting we do currently; I'd say it wouldn't be a problem.


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    Permabear
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    brianthebard
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    donegalfella wrote: »
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    A net exporter of cattle and to a lesser extent sheep, while the majority of the population survived on potatoes. Not really a good example.


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