Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator welcomes pledge on enhanced powers
The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaà Agraibhia) has welcomed a commitment in the draft programme for government to strengthen its powers....
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Agri-Business
Judge orders Halal meat plant owner to attend court over debt
By Gordon Deegan A judge has directed that the owner of a Shannon based Halal meat plant operator, Asba Meats,...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Court: Clare meat plant fined for not paying farmer for cattle
The Agri-Food Regulator’s (An Rialálaà Agraibhia) first case for a breach of the Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Regulations was finalised...
Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator forms agreement to publish weekly beef prices
The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaà Agraibhia) confirmed today (Tuesday, December 10) that it has secured an agreement from the four largest...
Agri-Business
Watch: What has the Agri-Food Regulator achieved one year on?
A year on from the formal establishment of the Agri-Food Regulator or An Rialálaà Agraibhia, CEO Niamh Lenehan said that it...
Agri-Business
Survey: Still hesitation to report Unfair Trading Practices
A survey carried out on behalf of An Rialálaà Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) reports high recognition of the regulator but hesitation...
Agri Politics
Sinn Féin to prioritise market transparency as outlined in manifesto
In the party’s manifesto, Sinn Féin has stated that it will prioritise market transparency through providing further powers to the...
Agri-Business
An Rialálaà Agraibhia secures first conviction for breach of UTPs
By Gordon Deegan A judge has directed that the operator of a halal meat plant in Shannon, Co Clare, attend...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
Survey on trading practices in supply chain to close this week
The Agri-Food Regulator is conducting a survey seeking the views of farmers, fishers and growers on trading practices in the...
Agri Politics
ICSA calls for additional powers for Agri-Food Regulator
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for additional powers to be granted to the Agri-Food Regulator...
Agri-Business
Food regulator seeks further powers as some retailers 'not engaging'
A letter from the Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaà Agraibhia) has been sent to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Agri-Business
Food regulator starts legal proceedings in alleged UTP breach
The new regulator for the agri-food supply chain, An Rialálaà Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator), has confirmed that it has commenced legal...
Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator publishes three-year strategy
The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaà Agraibhia) has today (Thursday, June 20) published its inaugural strategy statement setting out a roadmap...
Agri-Business
Agri-food firms should appoint new 'liaison' officers - regulator
The Agri-Food Regulator has today (Monday, April 8) called on agri-food businesses to appoint a new liaison officer, if required,...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Has the Agri-Food Regulator delivered for farmers in Q1 2024?
Ireland’s first Agri-Food Regulator, which was established to promote “fairness and transparency” in the agri-food supply chain, has just passed...
Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator can't tackle below-cost selling - chair
The chair of An Rialálaà Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) office has said that the office cannot tackle below-cost selling of agri...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: Farmers 'reserving their judgement' on food regulator
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) president Pat McCormack has said that farmers are “reserving their judgment” following the...
Agri Politics
Agri-Food Regulator officially launched by DAFM
The Agri-Food Regulator or An Rialálaà Agraibhia has been formally established today (Wednesday, December 13) by the Minister for Agriculture,...