Dairy reduction scheme expected in 2024

A voluntary exit/reduction scheme was one of a number of proposals outlined by the Food Vision Dairy Group.

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said that he is engaging with stakeholders in how to roll the scheme out.

The introduction of a voluntary dairy reduction scheme is expected in 2024.

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said that he is engaging with stakeholders in how to roll the scheme out and by the third quarter of this year, details will be clarified and he intends to have the scheme in place from next year.