Press release
Meeting of the Beef Taskforce 17 December 2020
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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Following the seventh meeting of the Beef Task Force today, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, said:
"I am pleased that there had been significant progress in the work of the Task Force."
He noted:
“The completion of the three market transparency studies commissioned by my department will be an important step towards improving visibility of the complex supply chain which is integral in fostering trust and enhancing supply chain relationships. These studies will act as an important starting point for driving increased transparency, and I hope that they will be competed and published as soon as possible in the New Year.”
The seventh meeting of the Beef Taskforce was held virtually today, 17 December 2020. Following the agreement of the PGI application for Irish Grass Fed beef at the last meeting of the Taskforce in October, the key focus today was the market transparency studies commissioned as part of the beef sector agreement 2019.
Grant Thornton updated on progress as follows:
The Minister concluded:
"It is more important than ever that we all work together given the unique set of challenges currently faced by the sector. Continued strong and constructive engagement in the beef taskforce is key to meeting these challenges.”
ENDS