Irish organisations failing local food producers — IFA

The Irish Farmers Association has accused a number of public organisations, institutions and agencies of a lack of commitment to local producers in their food procurement policy.

John Bryan, president, was speaking at the National Ploughing Championships, where he launched the results of an IFA countrywide survey.

Taxpayers’ money is underpinning the work of those surveyed, he said, stressing that the IFA feels very strongly the food industry should be supported in return.