New beef forum cannot be another ‘missed opportunity’ to address core industry issues

'lessons must be learnt' from what the taskforce failed to achieve

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said there were reasons for optimism. Picture Dan Linehan

The establishment of a beef forum, as promised by Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue cannot be another “missed opportunity” and must address core issues in the beef sector, as farmers brace themselves for a very difficult 2022.

Almost exactly two years on from the first beef market taskforce meeting, the minister announced that it is to be wound up.