Outrage over new milk quota plans ICMSA: 'Department proposal shows bias against family farms'. From: Irish Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland) | Date: May 27, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Independent News & Media PLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Outrage over new milk quota plans

ICMSA: 'Department proposal shows bias against family farms'

A bitter row has erupted between the ICMSA and the Department of Agriculture over proposals which would allow farm managers and partnerships to purchase milk through the quota exchange.

In an angry outburst, the ICMSA described the proposed changes as "outrageous" and accused the department of "bias" against family farms.

The farmer representa...