Dairygold CEO Jim Woulfe. The processor has asked suppliers who might contract the virus to contact them and said the information would be kept "in strictest confidence." / Donal O' Leary
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Dairygold is the latest processor to announce new protocols in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
The co-op has put a pandemic response steering group in place and said they are monitoring the disease daily.
Strict protocols have been put in place for on-farm collection and deliveries in regard to feed, fertiliser and milk.
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“All drivers/hauliers entering your farm have been fully briefed and are following strict hygiene procedures," a statement reads.
Managing virus on-farm
Dairygold asked that should a farmer or one of their family members contract the virus that they contact their milk advisor or area sales manager. They said the information would be treated in the strictest confidence.
“If the above situation arises, Dairygold will implement all the relevant measures to ensure the continuity of collection from or deliveries to your farm, while following strict hygiene protocols.
“Dairygold are satisfied that the necessary precautions are being taken to ensure minimal disruptions to our supply chain as we enter the busy peak season.”
Glanbia has also put precautionary measures in place.
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Dairygold is the latest processor to announce new protocols in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
The co-op has put a pandemic response steering group in place and said they are monitoring the disease daily.
Strict protocols have been put in place for on-farm collection and deliveries in regard to feed, fertiliser and milk.
“All drivers/hauliers entering your farm have been fully briefed and are following strict hygiene procedures," a statement reads.
Managing virus on-farm
Dairygold asked that should a farmer or one of their family members contract the virus that they contact their milk advisor or area sales manager. They said the information would be treated in the strictest confidence.
“If the above situation arises, Dairygold will implement all the relevant measures to ensure the continuity of collection from or deliveries to your farm, while following strict hygiene protocols.
“Dairygold are satisfied that the necessary precautions are being taken to ensure minimal disruptions to our supply chain as we enter the busy peak season.”
Glanbia has also put precautionary measures in place.
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