Compensation for loss in calf prices

THE Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has announced it has received confirmation that compensation for the loss in calf and weanling prices can be addressed under the single farm payment national reserve being finalised.

It followed a meeting last week between Pat O'Rourke, president, and Ciaran Dolan, general secretary, with officials of the European Commission.

Mr O'Rourke said after presenting ICMSA's case they were informed that Ireland could allocate single farm payments from the national reserve to calf and weanling producers, who are losing up to €175 for calves born in June compared to those born in May.