Agri-Business
Minister Healy-Rae hosted and co-chaired a Horticulture Industry Forum (HIF) growers' meeting for the sector at Backweston Campus today.
The IFA has called for 'immediate' intervention within the horticulture sector as it risks 'contraction', according to the deputy president
The initial estimated impact of damage caused by Storm Éowyn to the Irish horticulture sector currently stands at €4.46 million.
Minister Hackett said that she has engaged with government members on issues that growers are currently facing
Irish growers have told the Minister of State, Pippa Hackett, that "retailers’ primary focus is about securing the lowest price" from them.
