Commission seeks views on generational renewal in farming

The Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming has launched a public consultation, which will be open until January 31, 2025.

In October, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, established a Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming. The Commission is adopting an objective, evidence-based approach, to examining the factors that contribute to the current age demographics in the sector and will present policy options for consideration. The Commission is engaging closely with stakeholders.

A consultation notice was published on the Department’s website on December 12, 2024, at the following address: gov.ie - Public Consultation on Generational Renewal in Farming (www.gov.ie).

All submissions should include a short summary of not more than 300 words setting out the main points therein. Submissions from organisations or groups should include a brief background on the membership, aims and objectives of that organisation or group. All submissions should be sent in writing via e-mail with reference “Public Consultation” in the subject line to: GenerationalRenewalCommission@agriculture.gov.ie.

The deadline for submissions is 4pm on 31st January 2025 and any received after this deadline will not be taken into consideration.