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Potato News

2010-07-14

SUPERMARKET MULTIPLES EXPANSION PLANS MUST NOT BE AT EXPENSE OF PRODUCERS - IFA
Commenting on the announcement by Tesco today of the opening of new stores, IFA President John Bryan questioned the expansion plans by supermarket multiples at a time of over capacity in the sector, and until the Code of Practice for the retail sector is in place to ensure fair play for producers.

2010-07-05

URGENT GOVERNMENT ACTION ON RETAILER CODE OF PRACTICE DEMANDED
Speaking after a meeting with the Government-appointed facilitator for the Code of Practice for the retail trade this morning (Mon), IFA President John Bryan said the findings of the recent Eurostat report on food prices must inject more urgency into the Government’s plans for regulation of the retail multiples.

2010-06-28

IFA PRESIDENT SAYS EUROSTAT REPORT CONFIRMS FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN IS BROKEN
Commenting on the Eurostat report comparing food price levels in the European Union, IFA President John Bryan said the findings confirm that the food supply chain in Ireland is broken. He said, “for example, in the UK, food prices are below the EU average, yet UK farmers are getting a higher price than farmers here. It is clear there is an urgent need to restore equity to the food supply chain with average farm incomes a deplorable €12,000 and the retail multinationals declaring huge profits.”

2010-06-23

STATE BODIES MUST ACT TO SUPPORT QUALITY ASSURED, LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS
IFA President John Bryan has called on the Government here to match the commitment shown in Britain for their agriculture and food industry, and prioritise local, Quality Assured food suppliers when awarding public contracts.
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Market Reports
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Committee Report
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National Potato Conference & Trade Show 2010

Please click here for the "Vision for Survival - Inside the Farm Gate" report by Thomas Carpenter, Chairman, IFA Potato Committee.

Please click here for the "Irish Economic Backdrop" report by Jim Power, Chief Economist, Friends First & Board Member Agri Aware.

Please click here for the "Managing your Cash Flow in Difficult Times" report by Patrick Butterly, Agricultural Advisor, AIB Bank.

Please click here for the "Changing Blight Populations in Ireland" report by Dr. Stephen Kildea, Post Doctoral Researcher, Plant Pathology Department, Teagasc.

Please click here for the "Share Farming - A New Land Access Option" report by Michael Hennessy, Tillage & Potato Specialist, Teagasc.

Please click here for the "Potato Market Trends in RoI" presentation at the National Potato Conference by Lorcan Bourke Bord Bia 

Please click here for the "Management of Farm Finance & Communication with Banks" presentation by Willie Fahey, Chief Executive IFAC Accountants
Potato Committee

Please click here for the contact details of the committee representative in your area.
AGM Potato Report
2010-01-12 :  Potato AGM Report 2010
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