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Canadian agriculture can’t become a political football — it’s too important for that
Bill Campbell and Cam Dahl fear opponents to new technology will derail agricultural productivity, sustainability and undermine Canada’s economy
Farm groups seek action on risk management, carbon tax and other topics
Farmers, most of whom rely on exports know it, and so does Ottawa as both face rising protectionism
Continuing trade turmoil is top of mind for Canadian farmers and the federal government heading into the October federal election. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association (WCWGA) is demanding the government bulldoze barriers to Canadian agricultural exports. The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) has issued recommendations to protect and enhance Canadian agriculture and food exports.
The group wants to draw attention to the agri-food sector in the looming federal campaign
But veteran MP Ralph Goodale says the wheat board’s monopoly won’t be restored
Not everyone agrees with them, but Ritz made more changes than any minister in recent history
