Lisavaird Co-Op (Lisavaird Co-Op)

Lobbying Organisation Lisavaird Co-Op

Date published 09 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Agriculture

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Proposal for mandatory contracts in the food supply chain

Intended results (1) The provision for a co-operative derogation (in paragraph 5 of Article 148), whereby the conditionality for the derogation would be that the co-operative’s statutes, or related documents, would “allow for democratic scrutiny and include fair contractual terms”. (2) The member state derogation (in paragraph 6 of Article 148), whereby following consultation with farm representatives, the member state would be afforded greater flexibility to opt-out of the proposal for mandatory contracts. This amendment is in line with the position of the Council, albeit with some variation on the conditions that would govern the opt-out. We believe these amendments are balanced and appropriate and will improve the position of the European Parliament on this important initiative for our sector. In conclusion, we strongly urge you to support the two amendments tabled by Barry Cowen MEP on behalf of the Renew group, as enclosed

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity James Healy Lisavaird Co-Op Chairperson

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Mass communications

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