Liquid milk producers seek fairness from retailers

Irish farmers are urging retailers to follow the example of France and pass back increased wholesale prices to milk suppliers.

IFA president, Joe Healy, was speaking during a protest by liquid milk producers outside Dunnes Stores and Aldi in Portlaoise, Co Laois.

Liquid milk producers are a specialist group traditionally paid a premium price to cover the extra feed costs involved in producing milk in off-peak months to ensure Ireland’s year-round access to domestic milk supplies.