
Tag Archives Agricultural policy

Report highlights optimism, resignation in agriculture sector
Belief industry and government can remedy policy, extreme weather, and trade issues varies considerably

New Canadian feed regulations released
Long-awaited feed regulation update offers more flexibility, risk-based approach, focus on food safety

Comment: Government in an uncertain world
There are a couple of asks agriculture needs to make of government

Carbon exemption bill nearing close of Senate deliberations
Farm groups hoped to see Bill C-234 made law in time for harvest

Organic sector launches national action plan
Industry groups lobby for place in federal departments

Sustainable ag partnership gets new revenue stream
S-CAP funding is available for projects starting in spring 2024

Comment: Go for the carrot, not the stick
Regulations not the best move for real ecological progress

KAP members give two cents on federal sustainability strategy
Cost management and a local approach to policy dominate sustainable ag discussion at KAP’s spring advisory council meeting

Spring KAP resolutions
Manitoba Hydro, grain companies the focus of KAP resolution session

Comment: NFU stance on business risk management programs mystifying
Why would a farm group dedicated to farmers support a report undermining farmers?
POLICY Why would a farm group dedicated to farmers support a report undermining farmers?
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has a long and proud history of supporting the pillars of Canadian farm policy. The NFU has over the years supported good public policy such as crop insurance, the Crow Rate, orderly marketing, supply management, the Canadian Wheat Board, public plant breeding, and the PFRA, which included the tree nursery