The Dealer sees that the National Milk Agency is holding board elections on 30 October this year. Set up to regulate the supply of milk for liquid consumption, the board is made up of producer, retailer, distributor and consumer representatives.

At the moment Teddy Cashman, Aidan Casey, Denis Fagan, William Lennon and Padraig Mulligan are the farmers on the board representing the producers.

The Dealer hears that both Cashman and Fagan are stepping down. This frees up two seats, one in each constituency.

Between Glanbia, LacPatrick, Aurivo and Glenisk; three producer members are elected. Then there are two seats among the remainder; The Village Dairy, Bainne Codladh, Arrabawn, Clóna Dairy, Dairygold, Dawn Dairies, Lee Strand Co-Op, North Cork Co-Op and Centenary Thurles.

Those seeking election must first be nominated by 20 liquid milk suppliers from their constituency.

The term is three years and it usually involves five meetings a year.

National Milk Agency sees income fall

Two seats up for grabs on National Milk Agency board

The National Milk Agency is holding board elections on 30 October this year and two farmers are stepping down.