FARMERS are sending high quality dairy cows for slaughter because of the danger of going over the milk quota, said Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Michael Moynihan, who called this week for a derogation that would allow Ireland to go over quota this year, supply more milk to the EU and sell to other international markets.

FARMERS, food processors and the broader agri-business sector will send a stern message to European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso when he addresses the National Forum on Europe in Dublin Castle today: do not sell out agriculture in the world trade-talks in Geneva.