Quality Assurance Scheme

Farmers question the value of Origin Green at forum

The first Bord Bia roadshow meeting in Dungarvan highlighted a number of issues from farmers.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Farmers question the value of Origin Green at forum

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Murrin making a ‘laughing stock’ of Bord Bia quality assurance scheme – IFA

Murrin making a ‘laughing stock’ of Bord Bia quality assurance scheme – IFA

NEWS 30 September 2026

Tillage scheme moving forward

Tillage scheme moving forward

NEWS 29 July 2026

Minister says he won’t stand for Bord Bia QA schemes being undermined

Minister says he won’t stand for Bord Bia QA schemes being undermined

Minister says he won’t stand for Bord Bia QA schemes being undermined

NEWS 9 July 2026

Home Farm: silage at last, Bord Bia audit and sprayer inspection

Home Farm: silage at last, Bord Bia audit and sprayer inspection

Home Farm: silage at last, Bord Bia audit and sprayer inspection

VIEWPOINTS 24 June 2026

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IFA president says he has no confidence in Bord Bia

IFA president says he has no confidence in Bord Bia

IFA president Francie Gorman told Northern Sound that as long as Larry Murrin remains the chair of Bord Bia, farmers will not have confidence in the organisation.

NEWS 18 February 2026

600 farmers to be included in Bord Bia grain assurance pilot

600 farmers to be included in Bord Bia grain assurance pilot

Bord Bia has sought tenders for a trial “combinable crop assurance scheme” that is to span three years.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Quality assurance has higher market value

Quality assurance has higher market value

Even when it isn't reflected in farm gate price, quality assured product usually has a higher selling value in the market place

NEWS 18 February 2026

FQAS membership fee to rise another £10

FQAS membership fee to rise another £10

The increase in fees is due to rising operational costs, the LMC has said

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

Bord Bia responds to IFA criticism

Bord Bia responds to IFA criticism

Bord Bia has clarified Dawn Farm Foods relationship and status with both the Food Processing Quality Assurance Scheme and Origin Green in response to IFA criticisms.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Editorial: no end in sight for Bord Bia protest

Editorial: no end in sight for Bord Bia protest

Both sides are well versed in the art of negotiation and both should stand back and reflect and at least talk about the issues involved.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Editorial: discussion needed on native grain

Editorial: discussion needed on native grain

We are bringing one million tonnes or more of Mercosur grain into this country every year.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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