‘Potential casualties’ in dairy industry if derogation goes
Concerns were also raised over the timeframe and the timespan of Ireland's derogation. Image: Getty Images
The Chairman of Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) has warned of “potential casualties” in the processing industry due to falling milk production.
Speaking at an Oireachtas Agriculture Committee hearing last week, Pat Sheahan, who is also CEO of North Cork co-op, was among a host of dairy industry leaders to raise stark warnings over the feared loss of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation.
