IFA Launch Christmas Food Producers’ Campaign & Warn Retailers Against Discounting Of Fresh Produce
Ahead of the two biggest shopping weekends of the year, IFA President Joe Healy has warned retailers against discounting fresh produce in the run-up to Christmas. “Using farm produce as a tool to drive footfall undermines Irish production and the financial viability of specialist growers and producers. Farmers have invested hugely in their businesses […]
Agri Aware urges consumers to support Irish Farmers and Food Producers this festive season
This holiday season Agri Aware, the independent Irish agri-food educational body, is asking shoppers to think local and support Irish farmers and food producers when purchasing food this festive season. With 1 in 8 jobs in Ireland linked to the agri-food sector, shopping locally for your Christmas dinner helps rural communities survive and thrive. Ireland’s […]
Agri Aware Appeals For Support For Irish Farmers This Christmas
89% of the public believe that Irish farmers provide quality, safe, traceable food at an affordable price for Irish consumers 90% of the public think legislation should be introduced to ensure that farmers receive a fair price from supermarkets for their food 95% of consumers believe Irish farmers play a key role in […]
Agri Aware appeals to shoppers to support Irish farmers and food producers this Christmas
Farming, the food sector and related service industries deliver an estimated 300,000 jobs in the Irish economy 85% of the public believe that Irish farmers provide quality, safe, traceable food at an affordable price for Irish consumers 88% of Irish people say they try to buy Irish food to support Irish farmers Agri […]
