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Horticulture written charter ‘necessary’ for growers
Noel Bardon
The charter would assist growers to draw up supply agreements that go beyond a one-year horizon, but also allow for flexibility on price if input costs were to rise.
27 November 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.
21 November 2024 News
Horticulture the next port of call for regulator’s spotlight
The Agri-Food Regulator is looking to improve transparency in the fruit and vegetable sector.
Asba Meats delayed payments to other farmers
The Irish Farmers Journal carried a number of stories this year regarding delayed payments by Asba Meats for livestock.
20 November 2024 News
Important ruling from Agri-Food Regulator
Asba Meats was found to be in breach of the Unfair Trading Practices Regulations as a result of non-payment for animals supplied by a west of Ireland farmer.
20 November 2024 Viewpoints
Asba Meats convicted in court for non-payment for cattle
Gordon Deegan reports from Ennis District Court, where the Agri-Food Regulator secured its first conviction for a breach of the unfair trading practices (UTP) regulations.
19 November 2024 News
Colm McCarthy: what Trump's victory may mean for Ireland's exports
Trade access to US markets and the tax bonanza are under threat with the focus on protectionism in the recent US election.
13 November 2024 Viewpoints