The Oireachtas Joint Committee Agriculture, Food and the Marine has this morning heard of the significant challenges facing the Irish dairy sector in 2015, with record global milk output and weak market sentiment depressing milk prices. Representatives from the Irish Dairy Board were appearing before the Committee to consider potential difficulties and price volatility facing the dairy industry in the coming year. IDB Chairman Aaron Forde, Secretary Anne Randles and Director Bernard Condon addressed the Committee. The dairy co-operative exports about €2 billion worth of Irish produce to over 100 countries worldwide. Committee Chairman Andrew Doyle TD: “We thank IDB representatives for a detailed presentation on the challenges and opportunities … Continue reading Agriculture Committee hears of short term pricing challenges for dairy farmers – Doyle