Pressure on to suspend 2023 cow banding

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue added that he is aware of the "real challenge" the banding presents for farmers.

Dairy farmers came out in force this week to put pressure on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to suspend the cow banding rates due to come into force in 2023 under new nitrates rules.

Speaking at the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association annual general meeting this week, president Pat McCormack said that the Department of Agriculture, along with farmers, are not ready for the cow banding.