Draft code of practice for grocery sector welcomed by farmer groups

THE country’s two largest farmer groups have welcomed the publication of the Travers Report setting out details of the draft statutory code of practice for the grocery goods sector.

IFA president John Bryan said: “Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD must ensure that the code also prioritises more equity in the food supply chain for primary producers as well as consumers.

“In particular, retailers must be held responsible for the impact their pricing policies have on the viability of primary producers,” Mr Bryan said.