Agri-Business
The Agri-Food Regulator is strengthening its capabilities with a new legal and research unit as it expands its statutory role.
Tullamore Show Exhibitor
The Agri-Food Regulator will be part of the Sustainable Livestock Village at this year’s Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show.
The Agri-Food Regulator launched 25 investigations into alleged or suspected unfair trading practice during 2025.
Agri Politics
The Agri-Food Regulator's allocated budget for 2026 is just under €3.2 million, an increase of more than 60% from €1.96 million in 2025.
Regulations that will provide the Agri-Food Regulator with additional powers are set to take effect from December 31 this year.
Fear of retaliation continues to deter complaints of unfair trading practices, the Agri-Food Regulator has said.
One in nine agri-food suppliers have reported being subject to an unfair trading practice (UTP) according to a survey.
Agri-Food Regulator data shows that the factory beef sale prices are down by 3.6-3.9% despite farmer beef price being down by over 10%.
Beef
Legislation which provides for the enforcement of payments to farmers from meat producers “could have come in years ago” a court has heard.
The Agri-Food Regulator will host an information session webinar for agri-food product businesses later this month.
An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) has opened its survey of suppliers of agri-food products into the retail and wholesale market.
The Social Democrats has said that its bill to provide "greater powers" to the Agri-Food Regulator will be introduced next week.
Businesses will be able to lodge an appeal in court against information notices issued by the Agri-Food Regulator.
Dairy
Denis Drennan, president of ICMSA, expressed hope that the proposed changes will improve transparency on final consumer prices.
Minister Martin Heydon has announced new regulations that will confer enhanced powers on the Agri-Food Regulator.
Sheep
The Agri-Food Regulator also detailed that 29% of primary producers reported experiencing unfair trading practices in the past 12 months.
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The chief executive of the Agri-Food Regulator has issued a "call to action" to farmers and...
Farmers and businessses urged by Agri-Food Regulator CEO to come together and "improve fairness and transparency" in the food supply chain.
The Social Democrats will introduce legislation in the coming weeks for the Agri-Food Regulator to be given the powers it needs for full transparency around grocery prices.
The operator of Asba Meats has appeared in court over unpaid debts of more than €575,000 owed to 12 farmers around the country.
The Agri-Food Regulator has confirmed it is taking further legal action against Asba Meats which is based in Co. Clare.
CEO of the Agri-Food Regulator, Niamh Lenehan, joins Agriland Editor Stella Meehan on stage at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships...
The Agri-Food Regulator has published new price market reports on the dairy, egg/poultry and horticulture sectors.
