The ongoing butter row between Tirlán and Ornua over the sale of butter in the US has been described as “self-destruction.” “Kerrygold is the number one Irish food brand and has delivered handsomely for Irish dairy farmers since its establishment in the early 1960’s,” he said. Continuing, Mr Gorman said: “The priority here has to be Irish dairy farmers. We cannot allow a race to the bottom that ultimately destroys the margin being returned in farmers' milk cheques.” “Irish dairy farmers are grappling with a depressed milk price, escalating costs and severe drought conditions in many parts of the country.