Supermarkets Attacking Producers In Milk Price War - IFA

President of the IFA, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman feels cheaper milk prices will drive some dairy farmers out of the sector.

Supermarkets like Lidl are attacking the very producers they claim to support in starting a milk price war.

IFA President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman is criticising the retailer for leading a price drop on the product amid rising food prices.

He says certain dairy farmers are under contract to milk their cows all year, with a premium paid to them based on the base price of milk to cover extra manufacturing costs.

Mr Gorman says it's a reason for them to stop doing it altogether:

 

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