Stop dithering and reform dairy sector now

THE outlook for world dairy markets is picking up but the Irish dairy sector is continuing to struggle.

Probably 75% of dairy farmers are working for nothing given they are getting 20 cent a litre for their milk while the IFA reckons 27c a litre is a breakeven figure for the bulk of its members. The sector here is still in turmoil and farmer anger is palpable.

The official organ of the farming community has said it is deeply concerned for the sector.