The IFA President met with Tírlan yesterday, where the IFA delegation was briefed on the details of the package.
“This is the kind of solidarity that farmers need as they grapple with the dreadful weather conditions. Apart from the milk price top-up, there are other measures to help provide feed at a reduced price, and improve cashflow for farmers,” he said.
Francie Gorman said other co-ops and processors should follow the example set by Tírlan and introduce a similar set of measures that will assist farmers through what is a very difficult period.
“IFA had suggested the top-up to the March milk price and it is good to see this forthcoming from Tírlan,” he said.