The Clare Chair of the ICMSA says it would be a “devastation for the whole of the EU” if milk production was to fail, especially during the current crisis.
It follows a report published by Dairy Industry Ireland which says that with current restrictions due to COVID-19 and a fall in demand around the world, there is currently an oversupply of milk.
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The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association says despite help from the Irish government, more needs to be done at a European level to ensure the sector, which is worth €11.3 billion can continue.
Martin McMahon has been telling Clare FM’s Michael Glynn that many young farmers have invested large amounts of money in the industry and it’s crucial they get a good price for milk at this time.
