An information meeting on producer organisations organised by DAFM was held in Backweston, Celbridge, Co Kildare on the morning of 6 February. This meeting was primarily aimed at non-producer organisation growers and other interested parties, who wished to learn more about the potential value and benefits of participating in producer organisations. This meeting was the first of a series of proposed meetings, to facilitate a better understanding of the producer organisation scheme.
The follow-up workshops will take place shortly at the Department’s Backweston campus involving discussions between interested producers, representatives from the two existing POs and DAFM. The aim will be to facilitate further information sharing about the structure and operation of POs and potential benefits and opportunities that exist through participation in POs. ✽
