Rural Life
'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...
Unfair Trading Practices
Agri-Business
Food regulator starts legal proceedings in alleged UTP breach
The new regulator for the agri-food supply chain, An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator), has confirmed that it has commenced legal...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator publishes three-year strategy
The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaí Agraibhia) has today (Thursday, June 20) published its inaugural strategy statement setting out a roadmap...
Agri Politics
Gorman calls for ban on below-cost buying and selling of food
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Francie Gorman has said that a ban on below-cost buying and selling...
Agri-Business
Call for anonymity in reporting unfair trading practices
The EU is being called on to allow farmers and operators in the agri-food supply chain to remain anonymous when...
Agri-Business
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”, according...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to share experiences with unfair trading practices
Farmers and small suppliers across the food supply chain have been urged to share their views on their experiences with...
Agri-Business
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...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Agri-Business
Minister: Factors still prevent agri suppliers from reporting UTPs
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the findings of the recent phone/online surveys commissioned by...
Agri-Business
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...
Agri-Business
Second survey for farmers on unfair trading practices
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue today (Tuesday, May 2) announced the launch of an online survey...
Agri-Business
11 complaints made to UTP Enforcement Authority
11 complaints have been made to the Unfair Trading Practice (UTP) Enforcement Authority to date, the Department of Agriculture, Food...
Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator will have 'real teeth' - McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has announced that Cabinet has today (Tuesday, November 29) approved the...
Agri-Business
New food regulator must prove it is on the side of suppliers - Nolan
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said that the new Agri-Food Regulator will have to clearly and quickly prove...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Agri-Business
Cabinet set to decide on agri-food regulator today
The Cabinet is set to decide on legislation for the office of a new agri-food regulator later today (Tuesday, November...
Agri-Business
Fines of up to €10m available to new agri-food regulator
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has finalised draft legislation which will allow a new regulator...
Agri-Business
UTP watchdog finds concerns over commercial retaliation
The body that enforces the unfair trading practices (UTP) directive has found that suppliers of agri-food produce are particularly concerned...
Agri-Business
Agriculture committee calls for €10m fine for unfair trading practices
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has called for companies that engage in unfair trading practices...