A butter factory a step closer to construction on N.L.'s west coast

The majority of milk from Newfoundland and Labrador used for secondary processing is shipped out of province. A group of farmers on Newfoundland's west coast is trying to change that. The $25 million project is spearheaded by 13 local dairy farmers and an Irish dairy company. Chaffey said the plan was born from frustration about exporting milk from Newfoundland and Labrador to other provinces for secondary processing. Chaffey said the engineering work should be finished within a few weeks and further work will be put to public tender.