Agri Politics
The new Agri-Food Strategy to 2030 will see an increased focus on non-farm incomes to support the viability of part-time farm households.
Environment
The "significant pressures on the environment resulting from Food Wise 2025 need to be mitigated urgently", according to the EPA.
Minister Cowen has chaired his first meeting of the Food Wise 2025 committee, to discuss the economic impact of Covid-19.
Minister Michael Creed has formally appointed a chairperson to the committee charged with developing Ireland's agri-food strategy to 2030.
The new edition of the Food Wise 2025 plan must have a greater focus on how to deliver sustainable farm incomes, according to Brian Rushe.
Agri-Business
The fourth progress report of Food Wise 2025, entitled Steps to Success 2019, was launched by Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, today.
The public consultation on Ireland's next Agri-Food Strategy 2030 has been opened by Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, today.
Beef
Members of the Oireachtas have recommended in a new report that Ireland should look to build a beef brand around carbon-efficient production.
A report into the future of the beef sector, produced by the Oireachats Committee on Agriculture, will be officially launched next week.
The Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is seeking submissions on the beef sector "in the context of Food Wise 2025".
The future of the beef sector in the context of Food Wise 2025 will be the focus for the next meeting of the Joint Committee for Agriculture.
The 20th meeting of the Food Wise 2025 High-Level Implementation Committee was held today, with Michael Creed overseeing the proceedings.
Tackling the low incomes on cattle farms must be the key policy focus for Food Wise 2025, according to the IFA's national livestock chairman.
The latest Food Wise 2025 meeting saw the key topics of Brexit and the meat sector debated, with Michael Creed taking the rains.
The third progress report on Food Wise 2025 - 'Steps to Success 2018' - was launched by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed today.
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has unveiled the appointment of a 'High Level Innovation Team' as part of the Food Wise 2025 strategy.
Grass
Significant improvements in grassland management practices can be made by Irish farmers, the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said.
Dairy
Ornua plays a central role in the marketing and delivery of Irish dairy products to consumers throughout the world.
At least four trade missions will take place in 2018, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, confirmed to day.
Consumers don't want to be told that Irish food is sustainable, they need proof, a senior figure at the department told the Food Wise Conference 2017 today
The commission needs to avoid buying in SMP stocks under intervention next year, without due market justification, Commissioner Hogan said.
The budget for the CAP needs to be justified to the EU taxpayers as "good bang for their buck", according to the ICMSA's John Comer.
The new CAP 2020 proposals can provide a "solid foundation" for the Food Wise 2025 agenda to succeed, according to EU Commissioner Phil Hogan.
