Reverse milk price cuts, co-ops urged

FARM leaders have called on co-ops to reverse the milk price cuts that they imposed in recent months.

The calls followed a decision by the Irish Dairy Board (IDB) to increase the skimmed milk powder (SMP) price it pays co-ops.

ICMSA president Jackie Cahill said the increase must signal the beginning of a drive by the co-ops to reverse the cuts imposed over recent months.