Pooling can work if you want it

[wilagro]

I can't imagine an independent CWB without pooling. That was the main tool for the original "POOLS" to bring fairness to the producer in what he received for his grain.

Oberg is just being stubborn and it won't do him any good if he precedes along this course. Even his supporters will turn on him on this one.

The "POOLS" will most likely have a different form but they could still work quite well. With the computerized modern systems we have now it should be a snap really.

[btjadenlepp]

hey wilagro, some stranger seems to be
posting under your handle. did you just
agree with us?

just kidding. i appreciate your comment
and totally agree.

[charliep]

I suspect the main challenge in any pooling system will be to get delivery commitment from farmers. Providing them with a value proposition that will encourage them to sign tonnage contracts and provide whoever runs the pooling system security they can go out and make sales. The same problems exist today as highlighted by the CWB requests to get high quality durum and upper grade/protein wheat in the system to satisfy Japanese business.

I note malleefarmer comments over time in the level of creativity and innovation in Australia to make this happen. Our issue is we are moving from a one size fits all pooling system based on a 15 to 18 month sales period to something completely different.

A CWB that can retain farmer loyalty will be a powerfull force in the new world. Loyalty equals tonnes contracted.