Farmers’ eyes on prize of dairy-sector expansion

The plans for expansion of the dairy sector will require investment inside the farm gate and at processing level.

The 82% vote by Glanbia shareholders, last week, and the recently published Dairygold plans, give renewed impetus to the need for focus as to how this investment will be achieved.

IFA’s dairy executive, Catherine Lascurettes, has been examining this issue closely with the Dairy Industry Working Group, which is made up of the leading co-op executives, ICOS, and the Irish Dairy Board.