The meeting schedule is as follows:
Mon, Sept 23
Ulster/Nth Leinster
Errigal Hotel, Cootehill
Mon, Sept 30
Connacht
Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo
Mon, Oct 7
Sth Leinster
Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow
Mon, Oct 14
Munster
Springfort Hall, Mallow
All meetings start at 8pm.
This meeting will cover the Ulster/north Leinster area which stretches from Dublin to Donegal and takes in the midland counties of Longford and Westmeath. It will also be attended by IFA president, Francie Gorman, IFA director general Damian McDonald, director of policy, Tadhg Buckley, and a speaker from Bord Bia.
The meetings will be chaired by the relevant IFA regional chair, will be opened by the IFA president, and Tadhg Buckley will present on his analysis on the cost of doing business and farm incomes.
Speaking ahead of the first meeting, IFA Ulster/north Leinster regional chair, Frank Brady said the meeting is a valuable opportunity for officers on the ground to get an update on current campaigns.
“It will also allow them to give feedback on the issues that matter to farmers. I would encourage as many farmers as possible to attend to participate in the discussion.”
Bord Bia will have a representative at the meeting in relation to plans to revise the current Quality Assurance Schemes that operate across all commodities, which is a very important issue for farmers.
“Those who attend will be able to put their view directly to Bord Bia. This will be very helpful in shaping whatever changes are planned,” he said.