IFJ/UFU conference – planning for a future in dairying

A conference examining the future of milk pricing in NI is being held on Thursday in Portadown, Co Armagh.

Peter McCann

10 October 2017

IFJ/UFU conference – planning for a future in dairying

Discussing plans for the dairy conference are UFU policy manager, James McCluggage, chair of the UFU dairy committee, William Irvine and Irish Farmers Journal NI editor, David Wright. \ Cliff Donaldson

A conference has been organised by the Irish Farmers Journal and the Ulster Farmers’ Union to open the discussion around future milk pricing in Northern Ireland, and how this might contribute to a more sustainable industry.

The one-day conference will consider the challenges that lie ahead for NI dairy farmers and key issues to ensuring future profitability.

Speakers include Ian McCluggage from CAFRE, Michael Haverty from The Andersons Centre, Dr John Bailey from AFBI, Dr Joe Patton from Teagasc, Dr Laurence Shalloo from Teagasc and Chris Osborne from the Ulster Farmers’ Union.

The event is free to attend and takes place on Thursday 12 October in the Seagoe Hotel, Portadown, Co Armagh. Online registration is required before the event.

IFJ/UFU conference preview – planning for a future in dairying

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