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UK set to impose up to 83% tariff on Chinese-built excavators
Peter Thomas Keaveney
The Trade Remedies Authority, the UK government trade body, has proposed that a new anti-dumping measure of up to 83.5% be applied to imports of excavators from China to the UK.
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In total, the Agri-Food Regulator received 19 complaints in 2024, one of which was subsequently withdrawn.
18 December 2024 News
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.
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
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
Horticulture written charter ‘necessary’ for growers
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.
27 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.
21 November 2024 News
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