Dairygold Milk Price Cut Protest – Farmers Gather Video
Here’s a breakdown of the news article, summarizing the key points:
Dairygold Farmers Protest Milk Price & Board Portrayal
* Protest: Farmers gathered to protest Dairygold’s recent milk price drop of 3c/L, which they say is on top of already “poor” prices paid for months. They presented a letter of concern to Dairygold’s Niall Griffey.
* Representation Concerns: Farmers feel they are not adequately represented on the Dairygold board.
* Dairygold’s Response: Dairygold acknowledges the concerns and has scheduled a member information meeting on Thursday, September 25th at the Firgrove Hotel in Mitchelstown.
* Market Explanation: Dairygold attributes the price drop to a faster-than-expected decline in global dairy market returns due to increased milk production worldwide. They sell a significant volume of commodity dairy products on international markets, making them vulnerable to thes fluctuations.
In essence, the article details a farmer protest against Dairygold, highlighting issues with milk prices and board representation, and Dairygold’s response to those concerns.