Intent: To participate in the Food Vision Dairy Group stakeholders meeting.::To review the progress, challenges, and strategic priorities for the Irish dairy sector under Food Vision 2030.::Sector Progress and Challenges::• The Irish dairy sector has made progress, notably reaching €7 billion in exports in 2025.::• Operating environment has changed since 2021, with increased geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility, and environmental pressures.::• Challenges include climate targets, environmental sustainability, and maintaining farm viability amid rising costs.::• Greater emphasis on climate adaptation and resilience is needed alongside mitigation efforts.::Environmental Sustainability and Climate Targets::• Environmental sustainability remains central, with ongoing efforts to improve water quality, biodiversity, and emissions.::• Sector faces significant challenges in meeting long-term climate and environmental targets::• Water quality and Nitrates Derogation are critical for farm viabilit
Intent: To acknowledge the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine's assistance for the report under the 2026 scheme of Investment Aid for Innovation and Diversification in Horticulture (Feasibility/Desk Studies).::To request a meeting with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to discuss the report's findings, recommendations and necessary actions to ensure the continued sustainability of the Irish mushroom industry.
Details: Economic Assessment of the Irish Mushroom Industry and Automation
Intent: Discussion of environmental issues with Minister Heydon as they pertain to agriculture and land use including: timeframe for publishing Land Use Review; CAP post-2027; local food policy framework; Nitrates and water quality; bats and sensitive habitats; support for farmers and funding for Nature Restoration Plan; EIA Regulations.
Details: Meeting with Minister Heydon to discuss key environmental issues with regard to current and forthcoming policy and legislation
Intent: Letter to Minister Heydon calling for the removal of ranking and selection on slurry storage investments under TAMS 3, to enable all farmers access to grant aid to upgrade slurry storage on their farms, to meet stringent new regulatory requirements and to improve environmental / water quality outcomes.
