Smith expresses fears for future of dairy sector to farm commissioner

CONTINUED concern for the current state of the dairy market was again conveyed to European Union Farm Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel this week by Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith.

He confirmed yesterday he had spoken with Ms Fischer Boel and had pressed for the immediate activation of all forms of market support “to get the sector through this very difficult period”.

Mr Smith said he will be discussing these matters further with the commissioner in Brussels shortly.