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Minister McConalogue launches the Second Annual Report of Food Vision 2030
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, T.D, today launched the second Annual Report for the Food Vision 2030 process. The launch took place at the 11th meeting of the Food Vision 2030 High Level Implementation Committee (HLIC), which was also attended by Minister of State Senator Pippa Hackett and Minister of State Martin Heydon T.D.
Minister McConalogue said:
“This second Annual Report for the Food Vision 2030 process highlights progress across the agri-food sector as we continue to improve all the strands of sustainability - environmental, economic and social. As Chair of the High-Level Implementation Committee, I want to commend all the stakeholders on the progress that is being made right across agriculture, fisheries, forestry and our processing sectors. Food Vision is a transformative roadmap for the agri-food sector, developed by the sector for the sector, using a food systems approach. The Report highlights the depth and breadth of activity as we continue to work collaboratively in pursuing our ambitions to make Ireland a world leader in Sustainable Food Systems.”
The Annual Report gives an overview of progress to date and highlights some of the key achievements. It also provides an update on the work of the HLIC and the Environmental Working Sub-Group. Food Vision contains four primary missions, 22 goals and 218 actions for the agri-food sector to work towards in the period to 2030. To date, 20 actions (9%) are complete, 121 actions (56%) have substantial action undertaken, 75 actions (34%) have commenced and are progressing.
Among the key achievements in the Annual Report over the last year are the launch of Ireland’s new Forestry Programme; a new Horticulture Strategy; a Bioeconomy Action Plan; a new Fertiliser Database; a National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture; a Food Waste Prevention Roadmap; Ireland’s 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan; a Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development; the establishment of An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator); a National Genotyping Programme; a Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme; a Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme; and securing Irish Grass Fed Beef as a Protected Geographical Indication.
The 11th Food Vision HLIC Meeting also discussed updates on the Final Report from the Food Vision Tillage Group, the Enterprise Ireland Food Innovation Summit and the Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI) new three year Strategy for the period 2024-27.
After the HLIC meeting, Minister McConalogue provided an address to attendees at the Enterprise Ireland Food Innovation Summit. The Minister emphasised the central importance of innovation to Food Vision 2030 and Ireland’s ambition to become a ‘”World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems’.”
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Note for Editors
Food Vision 2030, Ireland’s stakeholder-led strategy for the agri-food sector, has the potential to transform our agriculture, food, forestry, and marine sectors, with environmental, economic and social sustainability at its core. Food Vision aims for Ireland to be “A World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems”. Food Vision 2030 was designed using a food systems approach, and is grouped around four high-level Missions:
• Mission 1: A Climate Smart, Environmentally Sustainable Agri-Food Sector.
• Mission 2: Viable and Resilient Primary Producers, with Enhanced Wellbeing.
• Mission 3: Food that is Safe, Nutritious and Appealing, Trusted and Valued at Home and Abroad.
• Mission 4: Innovative, Competitive and Resilient Agri-Food Sector, Driven by Technology and Talent.
More information at: gov - Food Vision 2030 - A World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems (www.gov.ie)
The second Annual Report can be viewed here .