The national agency for chicken supply management is calling for production this fall to be eight per cent above base quota, and in Ontario 8.3 per cent above.
It is the most ambitious production target in more than a year.
Chicken Farmers of Ontario said demand for chicken continues to be strong. This is supported by competing meat prices, population growth, steady per capita consumption and overall positive economic indicators.
Ontario’s goal for the six-week quota period that begins Sept. 21 is more than 78 million kilograms as part of the national goal of more than 224 million kilograms.
