Farm body may oppose European referendum

ONE of the country’s main farm bodies warned yesterday it may oppose any upcoming referendum vote on a new constitution for Europe.

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association accused the European Union of mistreating farmers and failing to live up to its legal responsibilities under the Treaty of Rome.

Jackie Cahill, president, said the ICMSA will be coming under severe pressure to reverse its traditional support for these referendums because farmers have had enough as regards the EU and its vague commitments.