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In full: farming commitments in the Programme for Government
Anne O'Donoghue
Here are the key farming elements of the new Programme for Government.
14 January 2025 News
Asba Meats owner ordered to attend court over unpaid debt
Judge Alec Gabbett made the order that the owner of Asba Meats Ltd attend, commenting that the court has been “led a merry dance” by the company in the past. Gordon Deegan reports.
31 December 2024 News
Agri-Food Regulator examining 10 complaints
In total, the Agri-Food Regulator received 19 complaints in 2024, one of which was subsequently withdrawn.
Regulator waiting for Minister’s response to request for extra powers
The Irish Farmers Journal speaks with Niamh Lenehan, CEO of the Agri-Food Regulator’s office to review the first year’s work and look at what lies ahead.
18 December 2024 News
IFA urges consumers to support Irish farmers this Christmas
The IFA is asking shoppers to look for the Bord Bia and National Dairy Council logos as they buy their groceries in the coming days.
17 December 2024 News
Asba Meats fined €1,000 and to pay court costs for non-payment for cattle
The civil case was brought by the Agri-Food Regulator following a complaint by the farmer who was not paid for his cattle. Gordon Deegan reports
16 December 2024 News
Regulator publishes beef factory prices
Agri-Food Regulator publishes indicative prices factories receive for a combination of hindquarter and forequarter beef cuts.
11 December 2024 News
First glimmer of light on what processors get paid for beef
Agri-Food Regulator publishes first of what will be a weekly report on aggregated prices factories get for beef.
11 December 2024 News
Regulator publishes factory selling prices
The Agri-Food Regulator has revealed its first findings on prices secured by Irish beef factories.
10 December 2024 News
Agri-Food Regulator needs more than recognition
The Agri-Food Regulator has faced headwinds in the first year of operation and more powers are needed for the office.
8 December 2024 News
Just one third of farmers confident in Agri-Food Regulator
Survey reports high recognition of Agri-Food Regulator, but hesitation remains to report unfair trading practices.
3 December 2024 News
Regulator says it can act fast once farmers submit evidence
The Agri-Food Regulator has said it will respond promptly to farmer complaints of alleged breaches of supply chain law, once it gets its hands on evidence.
27 November 2024 News