Glacier FarmMedia – Guidance on how gene editing will be used in Canadian plant breeding is still not available and that doesn’t sit well with the Conservative opposition. “This is important and we need this done,” said agriculture critic John Barlow in an interview. He raised the concern during a standing agriculture committee meeting on […] Read more
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Federal government’s plan to approve gene editing slows down
Hold-up appears to be how to satisfy organic sector, which opposes biotech tool because of impact on sensitive markets
Best option is to reimburse farmers’ money: Public statement from GFO and other groups
The following is a public statement from the Atlantic Grains Council, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Grain Growers of Quebec, and Ontario Bean Growers: We, the undersigned, welcome the news that the federal government has set aside tariffs paid by farmers ($34 million) but stress that money needs to be reimbursed […] Read more
OFA welcomes opportunity to work with federal government on resolution to fertilizer tariffs
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) said in a news release Dec. 16 that it looks forward to continuing work with the Canadian government to find a fair resolution to tariffs that have been applied to fertilizer imported from Russia. The tariffs were applied by the Canadian government in response to the Russian invasion of […] Read more
Farm scale viability of fossil fuel alternatives questioned
Testimony continues on whether farmers should be exempt from carbon pricing on more fuels
Glacier FarmMedia – The chief executive officer of the Agri-Food Innovation Council (AIC) has said the technology to replace fossil fuels with alternative sources isn’t yet scalable. Serge Buy told the standing committee on agriculture recently that examples of farmers using biomass to dry grain are just that, and only larger farms with bigger, healthier […] Read more
Carbon price exemptions preferred over rebates, committee hears
Amendments to federal legislation that would exempt fuel used to dry grain and heat barns return to ag committee
Glacier FarmMedia – Carbon price exemptions, rather than rebates, would help farmers invest in more energy-efficient and sustainable practices, witnesses told the standing committee on agriculture. The committee has resumed its study of Bill C-234, which would amend federal legislation to exempt propane and natural gas from carbon pricing if used to dry grain or […] Read more
Editorial: A carrot with a consequence
In response to the backlash it has been receiving from farmers and industry over its nitrous oxide (NO2) emissions target, the federal government was quick to reiterate that it is a goal, not a mandate. However, whether this is an achievable goal is still up for debate. By setting a goal, the federal government has […] Read more
‘Sticks’ needed to improve soil health, Senate told
Committee begins hearings as it launches first soil study since senator Herb Sparrow released Soil at Risk report in 1984
Glacier FarmMedia – If the federal government and Canada’s agriculture industry want to get serious about soil preservation and soil health, rules and regulations may be necessary, said two speakers who addressed the Senate committee for agriculture and forestry Sept. 22. Cedric MacLeod, executive director of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association, along with Don […] Read more
Ottawa will not ease Russian fertilizer tariff
Opposition says lack of government action hurts Canadian farmers
Glacier FarmMedia – Ottawa will not exempt buyers from the tariffs on Russian fertilizer even if the purchases were made before sanctions were imposed March 2. The Conservatives pressed the government during question period late last month and again in the House of Commons agriculture committee. Agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the 35 per cent […] Read more
Opinion: When it comes to food prices, the Canadian government’s hands are tied
There is no easy fix and many price reduction options would hurt domestic producers
The rhetoric around inflation and increasing food prices has become a point of emphasis for politicians, particularly for those in opposition to the incumbent government. Even pundits and non-profit organizations are pressuring the government into taking specific actions on food prices. This begs the question: Should governments take steps to reduce food prices? And more […] Read more
Poultry marketing receives federal funding
Funding first step in federal promise to recoup market share lost to CPTPP agreement
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s chicken and turkey sectors are getting $3.5 million in federal funding in the first year of a 10-year program to step up marketing and drive domestic consumption. Francis Drouin, parliamentary secretary to agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the new market development program late last month. Why it matters: The Canadian poultry […] Read more
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