Milk quota 'a necessary evil'.(Farming Life)

From: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland) | Date: January 31, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: IAN CARRICK, Field Sales Manager, FaneValley/ScottsFeeds

THE United Kingdom dairy industry is once again having to cope with turmoil as farmers across the country struggle to secure clean milk quota. Even though weekly deliveries of milk are easing relative to 2003 the cumulative milk position suggests the likelihood of exceeding the UK national quota.

Those who purchased quota at 10 pence per litre must be feeling relieved to say the least; the prospect of paying 30-35ppl for equivalent quota is less than palatable. Equally, leasing prices of 13-14ppl do little ...

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