IFA's Seán O’Leary urges officials to reconvene the Dairy Forum

The downturn in global dairy prices appears likely to be with us for much of this year. IFA dairy chairman Seán O’Leary has urged Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney and senior Department officials to reconvene the Dairy Forum. He says it must focus banks, co-ops and state agencies to work together to support farmers.

Low prices unsustainable

Pure economics dictate that low prices lead to low or negative profitability on farms, and in time to lower production.