AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgri-Food Enforcement: Ireland’s Agri-Food Regulator opened 25 investigations into suspected unfair trading practices in 2025, up from earlier baseline activity, after 51 complaints and six site inspections, with more powers expected to sharpen scrutiny of pricing and contract behaviour. Food & Farming: Young sheep farmer Abigail Marley has been selected for Irish Country Meats’ Flocks of the Future 2026, getting a mini-flock, expert support from Bord Bia/Teagasc/Sheep Ireland, and a 20c/kg bonus on lambs for three years. Poultry Deal: Scandi Standard has agreed to buy Irish frozen poultry producer Glenhaven Foods for €127m, adding about 190 jobs and capacity, with completion targeted for Q3 2026. Housing Delivery: Kildare County Council has appointed Cunningham Contracts Ireland to design and build 28 social homes in Naas, due for completion in 2027. Construction & Local Projects: Kildare’s social housing push lands alongside West Cork debate over using Compulsory Purchase Orders for the Skibbereen-to-Baltimore greenway. Energy/Environment: EU moves to accelerate AI infrastructure via AI Gigafactories, while Ireland’s coastline and sea-front pressures remain in focus for jobs, tourism and enforcement. Business & Retail: Volvo Ireland invests at least €40m to redevelop 10 dealerships, aiming for a more premium customer experience.
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