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The number of liquid milk producers in the country has fallen by 37% or 688 farmers in the past decade, according to the National Milk Agency.
The IFA has said that an additional premium is needed for liquid milk producers in order to guarantee milk supply in the winter months.
658 liquid milk producers have exited the fresh milk supply chain over the past 10 years, a reduction of 35%, according to a new report.
The IFA said that milk price cuts announced by processors this month have "effectively eliminated" the premium paid to liquid milk producers.
Dairy Technical
Teagasc winter milk events are taking place this week and are giving liquid milk producers the latest updates and outlook for the season ahead.
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While last year saw an increase in the amount of milk supplied, the number of producers with liquid milk contracts dropped by 21% in 2019.
A liquid milk producers' protest is currently underway in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, which has been organised by the Irish Farmers' Association.
'Specialist liquid milk producers depend on being able to make a reasonable income from the retail chain' it was said during today's protest.
Liquid milk producers were given their chance to have a say on the current state of the industry at a recent IFA Liquid Milk Rally in Portlaoise this week.
