Irish Horticulture Industry Forum Grower Meeting 2025 will feature Sector representatives, Minister Healy-Rae, Teagasc, Bord Bia, IFA and DAFM.
All Irish growers in the field vegetable, soft fruit, top fruit, mushroom, potato, protected crops and amenity sectors are invited to join Minister Healy-Rae and their HIF sector representatives for a chance to have their say on how to develop the sector.
In addition there will be information stands representing organisations and DAFM divisions responsible for financing, grant schemes and quality marks.
Event Details:
- Date: 12th November
- Time: doors open from 9.30am
- Location: Lecture theatre, Shared Services Building, Backweston campus, W23 X3PH
Agenda
9.30am Registration and networking with refreshments
10:00am – Welcome & Introductions from Joint Chairs Minister of State, Michael Healy-Rae & Orla McManus CEO, CMP
10:10am – Opening Comments by Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae
10.20am Horticulture Strategy - mid term review including retail charter
10:50am – Strategy & Insights - updates from Bord Bia and DAFM
11:20am – Meet Your Sector Representatives and Sector updates
12:00pm – Informal networking over coffee & pastries
12:40pm – Ministerial Response & Discussion
1:25pm – AOB & Next Steps
1:30–2:30pm – Hot Buffet Lunch & Networking & Information Stands