Court rejects quota policy appeal
“We’re obviously relieved that it’s close to closure,” says Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s general manager
“We’re obviously relieved that it’s close to closure,” says Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s general manager
Quota levels unlikely to be reduced at the producer level, says DFO policy adviser
New dairy entrant program will use a draw to choose 10 participants
Supply management prevents dairy producers from competing in new markets for milk products, says Conference Board of Canada report; why should farmers compete for prices that don’t meet costs of production, counters industry
Ontario’s Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal is told to take another look at a group of former milk producers’ request to be exempted from paying quota transfer assessment
UPDATE: Mon. Oct. 26, 2009 2:08 PM
Study finds industry would have to significantly contract to make the transition but grassroots committee chair says supply management may still be an option - eventually
photo: JoAnne Caughill
Fire at ice cream maker’s Markdale plant may have an impact on how deep the cuts will go
Group wants controversial quota transfer assessments eliminated
Higher prices and tough economic times led to declining consumption national agency says
Update: Monday April 20, 2009 4:07 PM
Quota is the dairy farmer’s 'single largest cost,' says London-area farmer
Photo: Craig Connell