Dairygold’s strategy to derive maximum value from milk pool

A DANISH farmer has to produce 120,000 gallons of milk to earn the income of a 55,000 gallon-producer in Ireland.

This, according to Dairygold Co-op chief executive Jerry Henchy, is one of the reasons why Irish dairy farmers can be optimistic about their future. Mr Henchy was speaking at a recent Guild of Agricultural Journalists briefing in Cork.

The Dairygold chief also announced the Munster-based group's plans to turn its suppliers' 190 million-gallon milk pool into a mix of products less dependent on EU subsidies or market supports within five years.