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IFA demands immediate ban on below-cost buying
Niamh Murphy
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue needs to recognise the need for additional legislative powers for the Agri-Food Regulator, IFA president Francie Gorman has said.
30 April 2024 News
Late payment by retailers the biggest problem in EU food supply chain
Approximately 41% of the unfair trading practices detected in the food supply chain last year were identified at retail level.
24 April 2024 Dealer
Protector sought for regulator’s data
The Agri-Food Regulator is on the look out for a data protection officer, but perhaps the Dealer wouldn't be the best candidate for the role.
Agri-Food Regulator urges agri-food companies to appoint liaison officer
Buyers of agri-food goods must report on their compliance with unfair trading practices rules annually from 2025.
8 April 2024 News
Agri-Food Regulator reports 'good progress' in early dialogues
Agri-Food Regulator has clear directions on unfair trading practices legislation, but will have to find their own way on bringing transparency to the supply chain.
29 March 2024 News
Commission plans more fairness for farmers
The Commission announced its plans to beef up the fairness rules retailers and processors must follow when dealing with farmers.
20 March 2024 News
European solar manufacturers face wipeout
The booming solar energy sector could soon be exclusively supplied by imported solar panels, as cheaper imports threaten to close down the European solar manufacturing industry.
8 February 2024 News
Farmers await Agri-Food Regulator moving into action phase
The Agri-Food Regulator's office is just about half way to completing its first 100 days and farmers are waiting to see what it will deliver.
2 February 2024 News
Regulator's engagement begins with stakeholders
Niamh Lenehan has been formally in office for just over a month and she outlined the ambitions for the Agrifood Regulator's office.
19 January 2024 News