In Winnipeg, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) released the Crop Logistics Working Group (CLWG) recommendations to improve rail service and the competitiveness of the supply chain. “We want to thank Minister Ritz for continuing to recognise the rail capacity needs of grain farmers and the urgency of the current situation,” said Grain Growers director, Dennis Thiessen from … Read more
In Winnipeg Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) farmers met with railway officials and grain companies at a ministerial roundtable to discuss the current state of affairs related to the grain backlog. “We were satisfied with today’s meeting and the direct dialogue that has begun with the railways and grain companies. We appreciate the federal government’s … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada and the Manitoba Corn Growers Association have taken action by submitting position papers to Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s “Consultation on Action to Protect Bees from Exposure to Neonicotinoid Pesticides.” The full report is available online. Call 613-233-9954.
A group of leading Canadian farmer and agricultural organizations are joining forces to support Canadian government legislation intended to improve Plant Breeders’ Rights in Canada. Partners in Innovation, which represents farmer and agricultural groups across Canada, believes expanded seed variety protection for plant breeders will promote further investment in seed research and innovation to benefit … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) congratulates Canada’s lead trade negotiators at the World Trade Organization (WTO) this weekend, where a deal was reached in Bali, Indonesia. Dubbed the “Bali Package,” this is the first sign of success since the current round of negotiations began in 2001. “Canadian farmers should take heart, the WTO is … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada wrote a letter to Labour Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) regarding a potential labour disruption at CN Rail. The letter is available online. Call 613-233-9954.
“New markets for our crops are absolutely essential to Canadian farmers so we applaud the federal government on bringing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to a successful conclusion,” says Stephen Vandervalk, president of the Grain Growers of Canada from his farm in Fort Macleod, Alberta. “Opening a new market of 500 million consumers … Read more
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment recently rejected calls for new regulations pertaining to the use of Roundup Alfalfa. This is welcome news by members of the Grain Growers of Canada. “The decision to support the existing regulatory framework avoiding duplication acknowledges the rigor of the 2005 food, feed and environmental safety approval,” said Jim … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada announced Jim Facette as its new executive director. “We welcome Jim as a great new addition for the Grain Growers,” said Stephen Vandervalk, president of the Grain Growers of Canada. Facette began his executive director duties Sept. 3, 2013. Most recently Facette was president and CEO of the Canadian Propane … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada issued a statement to celebrate marketing freedom. “It has been a very smooth transition to the free market for wheat and barley,” says Stephen Vandervalk, president of the Grain Growers of Canada. “Along with farmers across western Canada, we are celebrating marketing freedom and the right to choose who we … Read more
