Dairy sector urged not to talk itself into crisis over price

The dairy industry is being urged not to talk itself into a crisis about the anticipated fall in milk prices over the coming months.

European Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan and Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney have each issued separate appeals.

Mr Hogan told the IFA’s 60th anniversary event in Dublin last week it is hard to find a sector with more promising prospects than dairy. The recent price declines, from very high levels, are as expected.