1,200 of Dairygold’s farmers refuse to sign new milk supply contract

Up to 1,200 of Dairygold’s 3,000 farmers say they will not sign the co-op’s new milk supply agreement, one group opposed to the new contract says.

The Concerned Dairygold Action Group’s figures are supported by the North and East Cork ICMSA, who say 12 Dairygold suppliers are moving to Boherbue Co-op, while 50 more want to move to North Cork Co-op.

“This is the thorniest issue I have ever dealt with,” said North & East Cork ICMSA chairman Julian O’Keeffe. “People are looking to leave in large numbers. I would like to see a solution, but I really can’t see it.