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Beef cattle producers seek new set-aside plan

Cattle groups, Tories call for revival of BSE-era program

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Canada’s beef cattle producer groups and federal Conservatives want to see the revival of a BSE-era program to hold cattle back against the risk of further lost options for slaughter. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association on Monday hearkened back to its March 24 list of recommendations to the federal government for support measures against the impacts
File photo of a small greenhouse operation in Quebec. (ManonAllard/E+/Getty Images)

Increased federal support for TFWs welcomed

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Ottawa — The Canadian Horticultural Council says Monday’s federal announcement offering $50 million to help cover the extra costs associated with importing foreign workers this year is welcomed support. “We are finding that there are a lot of increased costs this year with COVID-19 and bringing in the employees, so having the extra money will
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Federal government to backstop TFW isolation with funding

Employers backed to provide mandatory two-week isolation

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Farming and agrifood employers bringing temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to Canada will get per-worker support to make sure those employees can self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau on Monday announced up to $50 million for such employers to put such measures in place. As part of its response to the COVID-19
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Agriculture sector welcomes recent “essential” designation

COVID-19: Companies say the announcement gives them clarity in their operations

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Obviously agriculture is essential, but the federal government “deemed” it so April 2 as the country battles to slow the spread of COVID-19. The move was welcomed by the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), which represents Canada’s biggest grain companies. “For our sector we feel there’s enough clarity that we are to keep operating as
CFA president Mary Robinson at the organization’s AGM in Ottawa in February 2020. (CFA-fca.ca)

CFA seeks immediate cash for farmers

Farm and industry leaders say more needed beyond measures already announced

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The Canadian Federation of Agriculture wants the federal government to provide immediate stimulus to farmers through business risk management (BRM) programs as part of its ongoing response to COVID-19. At a recent board meeting, the organization representing about 200,000 farmers across Canada passed motions calling for increased funding to the AgriInvest BRM program — and
Debate over seed royalties could be nearing end
Op/Ed, Opinion

Debate over seed royalties could be nearing end

A pilot project could be the beginning of the end for this long-standing issue

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The long-awaited process of determining the future of seed royalty rates in Canada is approaching its final stages. At least, it seems that way. Consider first the process officially began in 2013 when the then federal government led by the Conservative party introduced a law allowing royalty collection on seeds. (Some may recognize this as
“We have done a lot of work in the last three years in the organization to get ready and to start modernizing within the regulatory framework that we have.” – Patti Miller.
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Canadian Grain Commission chief says retiring wasn’t easy decision

Patti Miller says the CGC has been working towards modernization the last three years

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Deciding to retire as chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) in June wasn’t easy, but Patti Miller says it’s the right one. “I’ve worked in this industry for 35 years,” Miller said in an interview Feb. 21. “That’s a significant amount of time. I love this organization. The people are amazing. They are
Federal Agricultural Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says the carbon tax impact on grain drying is “not that significant.”
News, Other

CFA urges government to better consider agriculture

The sector shouldn’t be ‘collateral damage’ when government direction is set

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The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) wants to see Ottawa doing a better job of considering farmers when making decisions. That theme emerged from the recent annual general meeting of the group, held in Ottawa. “There’s a lot of good, sound policy in there that we want to see and move forward. But, you know,
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Grain Commission’s chief announces retirement

AAFC's review of Grain Act, and of CGC's future, continues

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The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is seeking a new chief commissioner. Patti Miller, who has held the position for three years, announced Tuesday to CGC staff that she will retire June 26. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) “will be launching an open, transparent and merit-based process to find a new commissioner as soon as possible,”
Feds promise funds for hog disease risk pilot
Hogs, News

Feds promise funds for hog disease risk pilot

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau was in Winnipeg last week to announce over $482,000 to enhance risk management in the pork sector

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Manitoba’s pork industry will get funding to revamp risk management against diseases such as PED (porcine epidemic diarrhea), federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced in Winnipeg Feb. 13. Bibeau announced over $482,000 in federal funds for the Manitoba Pork Council. The funds will be used to launch a two-year pilot program meant to, “create an

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