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Minister McConalogue launches public consultation on establishment of a National Food Ombudsman/Regulator
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie Mc McConalogue T.D., has today announced the opening of a public consultation on the primary legislation needed to establish a new Office of a National Food Ombudsman or Regulator.
A key Programme for Government commitment, the new Office will have a role in analysing and reporting on price and market data in Ireland and will also incorporate Enforcement Authority functions required by the Unfair Trading Practices Directive. In addition to establishing the new Office, the primary legislation may introduce rules that go beyond those included in the UTP Directive.
April 12, 2021 4:34 pm
There are plans to have all farms and seafood operators in quality assurance (QA) schemes under the 2030 Agri-Food Strategy, according to a draft document.
According to the strategy, which is set to go to public consultation imminently, the plan to have all farms under QA schemes is part of a wider effort to enhance the value of Irish agri-food produce.
Sectoral stakeholder groups will consider how to address barriers to entry to QA schemes for farmers, the strategy document says.
It also outlines that QA schemes will be continuously reviewed and updated so that they are in line with “enhanced expectations” in areas such as environmental performance; food safety standards; and animal health and welfare.
MEAT factories have hit back at claims that Irish farmers are not receiving the market value for beef exported to Britain, as a stand-off on cattle price gathers pace across the country.
While Irish base prices have hardened to €3.85/kg for bullocks and €3.90/kg for heifers, factories are struggling to secure supplies this week as bigger finishers hold out for €4/kg.
The differential in finished cattle prices between Britain and Ireland, which stands at over €1/kg or around €300/hd, continues to cause difficulties on the ground for meat factories, with finishers convinced that more can and will be paid for beef.
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