Farmers seek support for role in expansion plan

Dairy farmers need volatility protection and a review of EU dairy intervention prices if they are to meet expansion targets, says the IFA.

While welcoming the new Food Wise 2025 plan to grow agri-food exports by 85% to €19bn, IFA president Eddie Downey said it will only work if the Government can ensure farming is profitable for primary producers.

“The plan targets 65% growth in the value of farm output in the next decade,” he said.