Farmers picket Glanbia outlets in milk pricing row

Ray Ryan, Agbusiness Correspondent

The protestors, members of Fresh Milk Producers (FMP), staged the day-long demonstrations outside Glanbia trading branches in counties Meath, Dublin, Offaly, Kildare, Wicklow, Wexford and Waterford.

Glanbia said it was disappointed that farmers were protesting. It has recently been in negotiations with its liquid milk suppliers, represented by FMP, on the price issue. However, Glanbia's board has not made any decision to adjust the price it pays for liquid milk.