The unsung merits of supply management
Because of widespread consolidation in the food industry, farmers have little choice but to take the price being offered by the buyer, regardless of whether or not it covers their costs.
Sarah Elton is a journalist covering food and agriculture and an author of several bestselling books, including Consumed: Food for a Finite Planet.
Because of widespread consolidation in the food industry, farmers have little choice but to take the price being offered by the buyer, regardless of whether or not it covers their costs.