ICMSA tells co-ops to put farmers before profit and wage increases

DAIRY co-ops have been told to put the farmer first even if it means reduced profits and wage freezes for employees and chief executives.

The call was made by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association deputy president John O’Leary on the issue of the milk prices being paid to producers by processors.

He said co-ops seem to be struggling with the reality that unless farmers can make a decent income from milk production, then they will simply stop.