Northern Ireland Milk Price Tracker

[GreenerGrass]

Wasn't so long ago that United was of Z's thinking that bonuses were fog, and they didn't do them. They now have more bonuses than anyone else!

 

[crabbitfarmer]

If that's true it is nice of our board to inform the media before the members are told.

No point seeming surprised at that, united have been a secret organisation from their suppliers for twenty years now.

 

[crabbitfarmer]

Wasn't so long ago that United was of Z's thinking that bonuses were fog, and they didn't do them. First came red tractor bonus which was easy to understand, but now they have a new chief executive there is no stopping them... They have more bonuses than anyone else, at least three!

Their CEO is still on his honeymoon period, and let's remember it's not hard for him to look like he's doing a good job when he starts at a time when milk price is rising out of the gutter.

 

[Aircooled]

Dale farm 24 +2+.3 = 26.3p

 

[Ballygreenan]

Dale farm 24 +2+.3 = 26.3p

That's a lot of plusses!

 

[yin ewe]

That's a lot of plusses!

Every little helps!!!

 

[The Agrarian]

'Folks, it's gonna be like brexit-plus-plus-plus!'

 

[The Agrarian]

No point seeming surprised at that, united have been a secret organisation from their suppliers for twenty years now.

That view is way out of date I'm afraid. The connection between Dale Farm Co-op and it's suppliers has altered noticeably in more recent years. We had roughly half the total membership attending a series of meetings around Northern Ireland in September, followed by at least a quarter at the AGM in November, followed by another 25% increase in visitor flow through the stand at the Winter Fair in December. We've got a bit of a problem with our stand. Despite being of more generous proportions than any other stand I could see at the fair, it was still ridiculously tight for most of the day. There's supposed to be an isle between the two halves of the stand, but it was blocked solid from one end to the other. Good to see the membership interested and engaging with the board and the staff on all those occasions. That's not to mention the 100 elected members that meet with board and staff in their own areas an additional four times a year to discuss issues that members have, and developments on their side. So the secret organisation thing is very last decade.

How many times a year do you guys in other co-ops talk to your board and senior executive team? I gather that the turnout at the Lacpatrick AGM was a paltry 77. Not much enthusiasm there. What about other AGM's?

 

[yin ewe]

The aisle was blocked by people enjoying free tea and scones!

If our leaders are so in touch with us mere subjects, why does the IFJ know our milk price before I do?

 

[The Agrarian]

T'will be raised in due course.

 

[crabbitfarmer]

That view is way out of date I'm afraid. The connection between Dale Farm Co-op and it's suppliers has altered noticeably in more recent years. We had roughly half the total membership attending a series of meetings around Northern Ireland in September, followed by at least a quarter at the AGM in November, followed by another 25% increase in visitor flow through the stand at the Winter Fair in December. We've got a bit of a problem with our stand. Despite being of more generous proportions than any other stand I could see at the fair, it was still ridiculously tight for most of the day. There's supposed to be an isle between the two halves of the stand, but it was blocked solid from one end to the other. Good to see the membership interested and engaging with the board and the staff on all those occasions. That's not to mention the 100 elected members that meet with board and staff in their own areas an additional four times a year to discuss issues that members have, and developments on their side. So the secret organisation thing is very last decade.

How many times a year do you guys in other co-ops talk to your board and senior executive team? I gather that the turnout at the Lacpatrick AGM was a paltry 77. Not much enthusiasm there. What about other AGM's?

I wouldn't judge a good turnout to an AGM as a sign of happy people. [emoji52]

 

[crabbitfarmer]

Glanbia base 23.2p

 

[jamj]

That view is way out of date I'm afraid. The connection between Dale Farm Co-op and it's suppliers has altered noticeably in more recent years. ?

I thought the suppliers were the owners.

 

[The Agrarian]

I wouldn't judge a good turnout to an AGM as a sign of happy people. [emoji52]

All depends on the tone! (Which could fairly be described as generally constructive).

What about the meetings of annoyed and aggressive farmers in the west? When's the milk dump scheduled to happen?

 

[thewalrus]

Have to say I've no interest in attending any agm.
Bore the life out of me.

Ask a question get some spin.

It's like a party political broadcast whilst surrounded by party members who'll toe the party line no matter what

 

[it's not over]

The rest of us can only dream what it's like to supply united. A farmers utopia of milk and honey

 

[crabbitfarmer]

Have to say I've no interest in attending any agm.
Bore the life out of me.

Ask a question get some spin.

It's like a party political broadcast whilst surrounded by party members who'll toe the party line no matter what

Couldn't agree more. Hours of your life you'll never get back.

 

[crabbitfarmer]

The rest of us can only dream what it's like to supply united. A farmers utopia of milk and honey

Been there, done that, got no honey, and any milk they're left with is mostly the stuff the other companies don't want cos you sail about all day to fill a tanker.

 

[The Agrarian]

Smallish farms in this locality, and about five road miles gets a load.

 

[flatliner]

Glanbia base 23.2p

Glanbia Cheese?