Liquid milk price must be linked to market return-KLMP

IRELAND - Speaking on the eve of critical talks between Connacht Gold Co-op and suppliers, the Chairman of the Kerry Liquid Milk Producers (KLMP) group, Cormac Guinan, has encouraged his counterpart in Connacht Gold to strongly resist any attempt by the Co-op to link payment for liquid milk to any other market.

23 October 2006

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Mr. Guinan said “the link to manufacturing milk price and the changes in the winter bonus payment structure has cost the average supplier €8,000 a year in Kerry. During the same period our Co-op has taken significant price increases from the marketplace.” KLMP Chairman, Cormac Guinan said, “KLMP fully supports Connacht Gold liquid suppliers. It is morally wrong for Co-ops created by farmers for the benefit of its members to receive more for their produce in the marketplace and pay less for it to farmers.”

Source: ifa.ie