50% more buyers in MQTS

APPLICATIONS from buyers have increased by about 50% in the latest milk quota trading scheme, while the number of applications received from sellers has decreased marginally.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2011 - 01:00

Stephen Cadogan

The full results of the scheme will be revealed in late November, said Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney in the Dáil.

Up to 30% of the quota offered for sale will be sold into the priority pool for allocation to priority categories.

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