IFA calls for radical overhaul of dairy sector
IFA president John Dillon told a seminar in Cork that industry leaders have yet to tackle shortcomings identified years ago. Despite some recent welcome initiatives, the Irish dairy industry remains internationally uncompetitive and has done far less than its EU competitors to increase the value of its product mix.
“We know that CAP reform and WTO pose very serious challenges to the dairy sector, but dairy farmers’ incomes are already under intense pressure from lower prices and higher costs,” he said.
