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Unfair Trading Practices

New EU rules promise to tackle ‘unfair trading practices’ in agri-food sector

News

3 days ago

New EU rules promise to tackle ‘unfair trading practices’ in agri-food sector

A new EU deal which aims to "support farmers’ position in the supply chain" has been agreed by the European Council and European Parliament.

Oireachtas agri committee to hear farmer concerns on dog control

Agri Politics

5 months ago

Oireachtas agri committee to hear farmer concerns on dog control

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will meet tomorrow (Wednesday, July 2) to...

1-in-7 agri-food suppliers report unfair trading practices - survey

Agri-Business

6 months ago

1-in-7 agri-food suppliers report unfair trading practices - survey

One-in-seven agri-food suppliers have reported being subject to unfair trading practices according to a survey by the Agri-Food Regulator.

Court: Clare meat plant fined for not paying farmer for cattle

Agri-Business

11 months ago

Court: Clare meat plant fined for not paying farmer for cattle

The Agri-Food Regulator’s first case for Unfair Trading Practices Regulations was finalised at Ennis District Court, Co. Clare.

EU farmers welcome moves on UTP enforcement and CMO

Rural Life

11 months ago

EU farmers welcome moves on UTP enforcement and CMO

The umbrella group of EU farmers has welcomed the move by the commission to alter rules on UTPs and the CMO for agricultural products.

Agri Politics

11 months ago

EU young farmers want commitment on UTPs

CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers, is calling on legislators to follow through on a...

EU young farmers want commitment on UTPs

Agri-Business

11 months ago

EU Commission changes rule on agricultural aid

The European Commission has today (Tuesday, December 10) adopted an amendment of regulations for the agricultural sector.

EU Commission changes rule on agricultural aid

Agri-Business

12 months ago

Survey: Still hesitation to report Unfair Trading Practices

A survey on behalf of An Rialálaí Agraibhia reports high recognition of the body but hesitation remains to report Unfair Trading Practices

Survey: Still hesitation to report Unfair Trading Practices

Agri-Business

12 months ago

An Rialálaí Agraibhia secures first conviction for breach of UTPs

A judge has directed that the operator of a halal meat plant attend court after An Rialálaí Agraibhia secured its first UTP conviction.

An Rialálaí Agraibhia secures first conviction for breach of UTPs

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Survey on trading practices in supply chain to close this week

The Agri-Food Regulator is conducting a survey seeking the views of farmers on trading practices in the agri-food supply chain.

Survey on trading practices in supply chain to close this week

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

'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 in the EU.

'Clear evidence' unfair trading operates in supply chain - MEP

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Food regulator starts legal proceedings in alleged UTP breach

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator), has confirmed that it has commenced legal proceedings after an alleged UTP breach.

Food regulator starts legal proceedings in alleged UTP breach

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Agri-Food Regulator publishes three-year strategy

The Agri-Food Regulator has published its inaugural strategy statement setting out a roadmap for the first three years of the new office.

Agri-Food Regulator publishes three-year strategy

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Gorman calls for ban on below-cost buying and selling of food

The president of the IFA Francie Gorman has said that a ban on below-cost buying and selling of food is urgently needed.

Gorman calls for ban on below-cost buying and selling of food

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Call for anonymity in reporting unfair trading practices

The EU is being called on to allow farmers to remain anonymous when reporting potential unfair trading practices.

Call for anonymity in reporting unfair trading practices

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

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".

Unfair trading practices: EU report finds farmer awareness 'too low'

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Farmers urged to share experiences with unfair trading practices

Farmers and small suppliers across the food supply chain have been urged to share their experiences with unfair trading practices in a survey.

Farmers urged to share experiences with unfair trading practices

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Agri-Food Regulator can't tackle below-cost selling - chair

The chair of An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) office has said that the office cannot tackle below-cost selling of agri produce.

Agri-Food Regulator can't tackle below-cost selling - chair

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Minister: Factors still prevent agri suppliers from reporting UTPs

Minister Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the findings of the recent phone/online surveys commissioned by the UTPs Enforcement Authority.

Minister: Factors still prevent agri suppliers from reporting UTPs

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

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 forward.

Legislation for new Agri-Food Regulator passed in Dáil

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Second survey for farmers on unfair trading practices

Minister Charlie McConalogue today announced the launch of an online survey by the department’s Unfair Trading Practices Enforcement Authority

Second survey for farmers on unfair trading practices

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

11 complaints made to UTP Enforcement Authority

11 complaints have been made to the UTP Enforcement Authority to date, the department of agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed.

11 complaints made to UTP Enforcement Authority

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Agri-Food Regulator will have 'real teeth' - McConalogue

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has announced that Cabinet has...

Agri-Food Regulator will have 'real teeth' - McConalogue

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