We want to hear from farmers, fishers and growers

The annual survey helps inform the work of the Regulator

19 August 2026: The annual survey of farmers, fishers and growers is now open. The online survey is an opportunity for primary producers to provide feedback directly to the Agri-Food Regulator, which help to inform our work.

“The survey assists the Agri-Food Regulator to better understand the needs and perspectives of farmers, fishers and growers,” said Niamh Lenehan, CEO of the Agri-Food Regulator. “Active stakeholder engagement is a key objective of the organisation, and this annual process is hugely important as the responses allow us to identify ways to help them and deliver on our remit.”

The Agri-Food Regulator was established to promote fairness and transparency in the agri-food supply chain. In carrying out its work, the Regulator shall have regard to the circumstances and needs of the agri-food sector, including, in particular, farming, fishing and small food businesses.

Ms. Lenehan continued: “We appreciate everyone who takes the time to participate in the survey. If you are a farmer, fisher or grower, I encourage you to take five minutes to complete the survey and have your voice heard.”

The survey takes just five minutes to complete and is conducted by RED C on behalf of the Agri-Food Regulator.

All responses will be treated in the strictest confidence and reported only in aggregate form. It is intended that the findings of the survey will be published by the Agri-Food Regulator.

The survey is open for four weeks and will close on Friday 18 September 2026. You must be 18 years or older to complete the survey.

Click here to take the survey.

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An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) is an independent statutory Office established under the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023.

The Agri-Food Regulator is concerned with promoting fairness and transparency in the agri-food supply chain. Its statutory remit and focus is on business-to-business relationships within the supply chain. In exercising this function, the Agri-Food Regulator shall have regard to the circumstances and needs of the agricultural and food sector including, in particular, farming, fishing and small food businesses.

The Agri-Food Regulator is made up of a Board which makes decisions about the Office’s policies and strategic approach to key functions while the Executive Staff implements the agreed policies and workplan.