Farmer groups have unanimously welcomed the vote by Glanbia Co-op members to approve the Plc’s joint venture proposal, and have instantly called upon the board to now honour its promise of a stronger milk price for suppliers.

RAPID price falls for basic dairy commodities have bottomed out, according to the Dutch Dairy Board.

CONTINUING high milk prices are forecast, in the international milk price review compiled by the Dutch Dairy Board (Productschap Zuivel), in co-operation with the European Dairy Farmers group.

IRISH co-ops have shot up the rankings in EU milk price tables.