The principles of a co-op have been torn asunder

I note Michael Guinan of the ICMSA ,writing in your newspaper, ( Irish Examiner, June 15) argues that the new BGDP suckler scheme of the Dept of Agriculture is very onerous in demanding suckler farmers sign up for six years without any opt out option, if they want to take part.

I agree very much with him on this, along with the many farmers who have attended meetings around the country and voiced their concerns.

I also see Eddie Downey of the IFA has expressed similar reservations.