ICMSA: Farm incomes could suffer if co-ops have to pay higher wages

FARM incomes could be further eroded if co-ops and other food processors have to pay higher wages to employees, without savings being made elsewhere, the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has warned.

Jackie Cahill, president, said the ICMSA recognised the stability that national wage agreements bring about.

However, there would be intense concern in the farming community that, without corresponding economies being made in other areas, the proposed wage deal would increase costs on food processors.