SuperValu yesterday announced contracts worth over €80m with 104 Irish suppliers for 2012 as part of the continued rollout of its own-brand range.

Proposals by the European Commission to reform the Common Agricultural Policy are unacceptable to Ireland, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association.

It’s the event for everyone and anyone with an interest in rural Ireland — which explains why you need 20 hours just to visit the 1,200 trade stands.