ICMSA slams plans for March EU Farm Council

ICMSA has reacted with “profound disappointment” to the Irish submission for the March 14 EU Farm Council meeting, and has questioned the Government’s grasp of the extent of crisis for Irish dairy farmers.

Dairy Committee Chairman Gerald Quain said farmers approach peak milk production with prices below the cost of production, but the submission shows Ireland is not seeking an increase in intervention prices for butter and skim milk powder.

Mr Quain said the proposals in the submission will not stabilise prices to cover costs of milk production.