co-ops

Young farmers
Agriculture/Livestock News
Younger generation of farmers called to participate in co-ops  
Young farmers have been urged to step forward and steer the evolution of the co-op sector. The call came from outgoing president of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS). Jerry Long made the comment in Portlaoise at the 127th ICOS AGM this week. He said: “We now need to see a next generation of farmers coming forward to lead the continuous evolution, sustainability and success of our sector in the…
Ireland fixed-price milk contracts
News
Industry and co-ops need to review fixed-price milk contracts, says Minister  
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue is urging co-ops to review what they are paying to farmers. A few co-ops have adjusted the price paid to their suppliers who are tied into fixed-price milk contracts, but they are now being asked to go a further. During question time in the Dáil this past Thursday, 26 May 2022, Kerry Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin spoke about the fixed-price…