The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomed Prime Minister Stephen Harper's (Calgary Southwest, AB) announcement of a new free trade agreement with Morocco, an attractive market for grains and oilseeds. The full release is available online. Call 705-987-3402. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture released a statement saying it is encouraged by the National Round Table on … Read more
With news of the federal government's decision to reject the initial Australia-based BHP Billiton takeover bid of Potash Corporation Inc, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture renews its call for the federal government to improve stability and competition within the fertilizer industry. Industry Minister Tony Clement advised yesterday that BHP has 30 days to revise its … Read more
World leaders meeting in Nagoya, Japan discussed plans to reduce the rate of global biodiversity loss, an issue important to Canadian farmers. Call 705-987-3402.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture calls on policy makers to recognize the importance of investing in agricultural infrastructure on the eve of World Food Day, on October 16. The full release is available online. Call 705-987-3402.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said it supports Private Members' Bill, Bill C-579, introduced October 7 in Parliament, that would formally designate a nationally-recognized Local Food Day to take place each year on the Friday before Thanksgiving. The full release is available online. Call 705-987-3402.
The federation applauded the federal government announcement of an extended deadline for repayments to the Advance Payments Program (APP) for crop producers. Call 705-987-3402.
With the fall session of parliament now underway farmers are looking to their elected officials to show leadership in efforts to improve the profitability of Canadian agriculture. A vital part of Canada's economic engine, the farm sector generates approximately 8% of GDP and provides 1 in 8 jobs. The full release is available online. Call 705-987-3402.
Canadian farm leaders gathered during the CFA Semi-Annual Meeting to examine the closely integrated issues surrounding agri-food policy and farm profitability. Call 705-987-3402.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes the announcement of $450 million in support to prairie farmers dealing with devastating flood conditions. The governments of Canada, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, made the announcement following the annual conference of federal and provincial agriculture ministers. Call 705-987-3402.
