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Macra na Feirme National President, Alan Jagoe, has launched Macra na Feirme’s Dairy Policy, which details the young farmer organisation’s policy on the relationship between farmers and co-operatives following the abolition of milk quota. The policy document is the result of detailed consultation with Macra members on the orderly expansion of the dairy industry.

Mr. Jagoe said, “Macra is committed to supporting the sustainable growth of the Irish dairy sector.  We are calling upon Irish farmers and their co-operatives to embrace these fundamental principles as the basis for a framework for the supply of milk in a post quota era. Dairy farmers should also look favourably upon contributing to the investment needs of their cooperatives in preparation for a post quota era.”

Macra has laid out ten fundamental principles for the relationship in their Dairy Policy. The policy can be downloaded here.