Back in September 1999 the strength of sterling was being blamed for the decimation of the UK agriculture sector.
The mushroom industry in the north was gloom laden. Meanwhile in Athlone, Walsh Mushrooms were opening a new pack house, which provided for forty growing units in the near locality.
Flicking forward ten years to September 2009, a big article on currency volatility by Ulster Bank’s Claire Duffy graced the pages of the magazine. Things were in flux back then too!
Also, CMP had a new website up and running along with their monthly newsletter. And August was a damp squib back then too!
