ARRABAWN DAIRIES MANAGEMENT TO MEET GALWAY FARMERS

Date Published: 12-Feb-2013

Management at Arrabawn dairies in Kilconnell say it intends to respond to concerns raised by farmers at a protest this afternoon ‘in the near future’

Up to 50 liquid milk dairy farmers held a peaceful protest for over an hour outside the plant at Kilconnell this afternoon.

They claim the returns from the company are not covering the cost of milk production.

It follows months of poor weather conditions in the region, and an increase in the price of cereals, fertiliser and diesel.

A letter was handed over to Arrabawn outlining farmers concerns and issues.

A spokesperson for Arrabawn dairies says it does pay a competitive price in comparisson to other liquid processing plants, and added that management will consider farmers concerns and will respond to them.