Call for emergency meeting to address crisis in dairy sector

AN emergency meeting of the Irish Dairy Forum to address the crisis in the industry is being sought by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Jackie Cahill, president, said the collapse in milk price will mean that virtually all dairy farmers will this year have to borrow money to feed their families and keep their animals alive.

Mr Cahill said the level of concern has reached a dangerous pitch with long-term damage being done to the sector.