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Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivers the fall economic update to Parliament Nov. 21.
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Ottawa serves up faster depreciation in fall economic update

An enhanced export diversification strategy and commitment to competitiveness were also welcomed by farm groups

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Farm and other business groups welcomed new equipment depreciation rules and a diversified export strategy, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced in his fall economic update. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) were among the groups welcoming the
Crops, News

Canada signatory to biotechnology support statement

Twenty-eight countries support the call for minimizing trade disruption related to biotech crops

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Agri-food groups are welcoming Canada’s work in formulating an international statement supporting biotechnology and regulatory agreements that support the technology and minimize trade disruptions. “Growers are excited about the potential of new plant-breeding innovations,” said Jeff Nielsen, president of Grain Growers of Canada. “We look forward to also seeing progress here at home.” New tools
Farmer walking toward combine.
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Farm mental health struggles topic of hearings

Commons agriculture committee is hearing the growing chorus calling for better supports for farmers


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It has been a long road bringing the mental health challenges in agriculture to the attention of the federal government but hearings on the topic by the Commons agriculture committee is providing a venue. Dairy farmer Andrew Camp­bell, a prominent internet blogger, painted the picture of what producers face in a recent presentation to the
Most Canadian farmers praise quick passage of CPTPP law
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Most Canadian farmers praise quick passage of CPTPP law

New opportunities and a levelled playing field with other agriculture exporters are lauded

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Canada’s grain farmers and other export-oriented producers have issued statements praising the Canadian government for quickly passing legislation ratifying the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) paving the way for Canadian farmers to see increased export volumes that could result in higher farm revenues as early as next spring. Alberta Wheat and Barley
Farmers prefer provincial carbon tax to Ottawa’s
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Farmers prefer provincial carbon tax to Ottawa’s

The provincial government rejects the federal government’s offer to reconsider its plan

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Many Manitoba farm groups prefer Manitoba’s scrapped carbon tax to Ottawa’s. Manitoba’s plan, which Premier Brian Pallister withdrew Oct. 4, would have exempted not only fuels burned in farm equipment, but in grain dryers and livestock barns. The federal plan for Manitoba announced Oct. 23 only exempts farm equipment fuel and 80 per cent of
Editorial, Opinion, Other

Editorial: Changing times on the farm

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I had the opportunity over Thanksgiving this year to reacquaint myself with driving a Peterbilt when the weather lined up to actually allow a few days of combining. Actually, there were three Peterbilts, as my brother seems to be working with a collection. There’s the best of the three, a nondescript brown unit that quietly
News, Other

Seed industry applauds PBR consultations

Sessions will be held in four cities — including Winnipeg — with seed growers and other groups

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Agriculture Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be consulting with seed trade groups in the coming weeks on proposed Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations released in April. Those sessions in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Ottawa will be followed up with sessions in November that will include the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Grain Growers of
News, Other

Most agri-food groups welcome end to NAFTA drama

Many are still wading through the fine print of the new USMCA to understand its full implications

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Most Canadian farm groups are relieved a new North American trade deal will preserve existing agriculture commitments. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) still needs to be ratified by the three countries, but the negotiations have concluded and the text of the deal has been released. One exception was the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) which
Farmers who experienced economic hardships in the 1980s are concerned history may be poised to repeat itself.
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Protectionism, a trade war and U.S. farm subsidies

Is the stage being set for an economic downturn in agriculture?

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Rising protectionism and an expanding trade war have some Manitoba farmers worried about a repeat of the 1980s farm crisis. “I don’t want to be a pessimist like my son says I am, but what is the next thing that causes the ’80s all over again? A worldwide trade war could be the black swan
Harvesting of soybean field with combine
News, Other

BRMs important to achieve $75-billion export target

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute issued a paper on what it heard from the industry on the Barton Report

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It’s going to be a balancing act between the protection of agriculture safety net programs and the need for innovation as farmers pitch in to meet the goal of growing Canada’s food and agriculture exports. The federal government flagged agriculture as a growth area in the 2017 budget, calling for exporters to grow to $75

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