The Canadian Federation of Agriculture supports the results of the Canadian Wheat Board's plebiscite as a farmer-directed outcome and encourages the government to move forward in the direction mandated by the results of the direct vote. The CFA believes the farmers' voice in the single-desk marketing issue should be formally represented and respected, as any … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture supports the Cairns Group Ministers communiqué and overall, the news release from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. CFA president Ron Bonnett said the FCA is pleased to see the Cairns Group Ministers recognize that if a WTO deal is to be reached, it must contain an ambitious and balanced outcome, something … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture was disappointed it was unable to sign on to the Cairn Farm Leaders' final communiqué in light of conflicts in policy positions. CFA president Ron Bonnett said the federation was pleased to co-host the 17th Cairns Group Farm Leaders' meeting and the opportunity it presented to share ideas and discuss … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said it welcomes the federal government’s announcement that it will flow $448 million through the AgriRecovery Program to farmers affected by excess moisture conditions in the Prairies. Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett said the funding is positive news for farmers who had to leave acres of land unseeded … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said that farm leaders representing major commodity sectors and cooperatives from across Canada met in Banff, AB, for the semi-annual Canadian Federation of Agriculture meeting. The federation said discussions about long-term planning for agricultural policy and more holistic approaches along the whole value chain took place. CFA president Ron Bonnett … Read more
The New Economy Alliance is calling on federal, provincial and territorial governments to act now and develop a comprehensive energy strategy that builds on Canada's global advantage in agricultural, oil and gas, mineral and forest resources. The group, whose members include BIOTECanada, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association and others, is challenging energy … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said that it met with federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers to discuss the National Food Strategy. In discussions with ministers, the CFA said that it emphasized upon the fact that agriculture and food policy can no longer be addressed through short-term solutions. The CFA said it appreciated how receptive … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said it was pleased to see Canada's level of involvement in the G20 Agriculture Ministers' meeting. The CFA said it was encouraged to see Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) emphasize maintaining a competitive and innovative sector, recognizing these factors are key to farmer profitability and Canada's capacity to respond … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said it is concerned about how the government's promise to balance budgets will effect farmers. Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett said farmers understand the need to operate with balanced budgets; however, we are concerned how departmental cuts will affect services that could impact the sector and its growth. … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture announced that it extends its congratulations to returning Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK). In its release, the CFA said that over the course of the 2011 election, Canadian farmers were pleased to see a number of commitments in the Conservative platform correspond with their requests. The full release … Read more
