Press release
Commission seeks views on Generational Renewal in Farming
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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The Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming is today launching a public consultation, which will be open until 31 January 2025.
In October, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, established a Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming. The Commission is adopting an objective, evidence-based approach, to examining the factors that contribute to the current age demographics in the sector and will present policy options for consideration. The Commission is engaging closely with stakeholders.
A consultation notice will be published on the department’s website from 12 December 2024 at the following address: gov.ie - Public Consultation on Generational Renewal in Farming.
All submissions should include a short summary of not more than 300 words setting out the main points therein. Submissions from organisations or groups should include a brief background on the membership, aims and objectives of that organisation or group. All submissions should be sent in writing via e-mail with reference “Public Consultation” in the subject line to: GenerationalRenewalCommission@agriculture.gov.ie
The deadline for submissions is 4pm on 31 January 2025 and any received after this deadline will not be taken into consideration.