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...
Unfair Trading Practices
Rural Life
EU farmers welcome moves on UTP enforcement and CMO
The umbrella group of farmers and agricultural co-operatives in the EU has welcomed the move by the European Commission to...
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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 Politics
EU young farmers want commitment on UTPs
CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers, is calling on legislators to follow through on a commitment to achieve fairer...
Agri-Business
EU Commission changes rule on agricultural aid
The European Commission has today (Tuesday, December 10) adopted an amendment of regulations for the agricultural sector. The regulation exempts small amounts...
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-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...
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...
Rural Life
'Clear evidence' unfair trading operates in supply chain - MEP
An Irish MEP has said that there is “clear evidence” of unfair trading practices operating in the food supply chain...
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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
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 Politics
Gorman calls for ban on below-cost buying and selling of food
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Francie Gorman has said that a ban on below-cost buying and selling...
Agri-Business
Call for anonymity in reporting unfair trading practices
The EU is being called on to allow farmers and operators in the agri-food supply chain to remain anonymous when...
Agri-Business
Unfair trading practices: EU report finds farmer awareness 'too low'
Awareness among farmers and operators in the agri-food supply chain of unfair trading practices (UTPs) is “still too low”, according...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to share experiences with unfair trading practices
Farmers and small suppliers across the food supply chain have been urged to share their views on their experiences with...
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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
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-Business
Minister: Factors still prevent agri suppliers from reporting UTPs
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the findings of the recent phone/online surveys commissioned by...
Agri-Business
Legislation for new Agri-Food Regulator passed in Dáil
The establishment of a new agri-food regulator which it’s hoped will bring transparency to the food supply chain has moved...
Agri-Business
Second survey for farmers on unfair trading practices
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue today (Tuesday, May 2) announced the launch of an online survey...