The group will outline challenges in the Irish horticulture sector, and the pricing of fresh fruit and vegetables at large supermarkets.

Committee Chairman Andrew Doyle TD said: “Our Committee has repeatedly called for policy approaches to ensure an equitable food supply chain for all stakeholders.The meeting with the IFA Vegetable Committee will afford an opportunity to hear from a sector that has had to endure particularly fierce pressure on pricing from large multiples and wholesalers."

The meeting will begin at 2pm. Committee proceedings can be followed live here.