The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and its members said they welcome all newly elected MPs and look forward to working together with the government to fully capitalize on the agriculture sector's potential. For all new MPs, the CFA looks forward to introductions and working together on key files for agriculture in hopes of making Canada … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said that the National Agriculture Debate held in Ottawa was a success for the Canadian farmer. The panel's answers to questions surrounding bankable business risk management programs, food safety, ecological goods and services, trade, young farmers and research and development will help farmers make an informed choice when they head … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture announced that according to a study conducted by the Saskatchewan Research Council, farmers using biodiesel blends in agricultural equipment had no biodiesel-related equipment problems. The study was carried out with various pieces of equipment ranging in age from 1965 to 2009 for the period of August 2009 to November 2010. … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and its members are calling on all parties to make agriculture a platform priority during the 2011 federal election campaign. Call 705-987-3402.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture met with over 50 national farmers' and agricultural cooperative organizations from all over the world to create the World Farmers Organization and issue a declaration setting out its objectives. This Organization will bring together international farmers and cooperatives to exchange ideas and find common solutions. The Organization aims to help … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has found both positive and negative aspects in the federal budget. There are some helpful investment initiatives, but Canadian farmers are disappointed that the budget does not recognize agriculture as an investment priority. The full release is available online. Call 613-236-3633 ext. 2322.
The federation would like to see the government fully capitalize on the potential of the agricultural sector as a key driver for our country's economic growth in its federal budget. Call 705-987-3402. The federation is pleased with the federal government's decision to accept many of the recommendations of its Rail Freight Service Review Panel to … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture's annual meaning held broad discussions with industry and political leaders this past week, under the theme "Connecting with Consumers." The full release is available online. Call 613-236-3633 ext. 2322.
The federation says prairie farmers stand to benefit from the transport efficiencies and financial prospects of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) decision to purchase ships to move their wheat on the Great Lakes. The full release is available online. Call 705-987-3402.
Canadian farm groups will celebrate Food Freedom Day Sat. Feb. 12, marking the calendar date by which the average Canadian will have earned enough to pay the entire year's grocery bill. The full release is available online. Call 613-236-3633 ext. 2322.
