The report says the research and promotional work now being carried out, together with the acknowledged quality, sustainability and competitiveness of the Irish pigmeat sector, will help it in the future. It acknowledges the payment of the pig producers levy as significant and recommends it be reviewed.

Actions

  • Collaboration with the tillage sector to create commercial opportunities for pig manure.
  • Explore feasibility of alternative slurry usage.
  • Explore extension of country of origin labelling to loose and processed products.
  • Stakeholder group to examine the challenges associated with animal health / welfare within the pig industry and produce a plan for collective action.
  • Invest and strengthen the position of the Quality Mark on the domestic market positioning pigmeat as a versatile, healthy option with consumers.

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