Farmers from across Canada gathered on Nov. 23 to kick off the 54th Annual National Convention of the National Farmers Union in Ottawa. Opening day featured a panel discussion on “Confronting Power” with Kelly Bronson, Canada Research Chair in Science and Society, University of Ottawa; Timothy Wise, senior advisor, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy; and Stewart Trew, … Read more
The National Farmers Union (NFU) released the third ddition of its report: Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Canada: A Comprehensive Assessment. The most detailed report of its kind, it subdivides Canadian agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and soil-carbon changes into 42 categories and includes analyses and data sources. NFU Director of Climate Crisis Policy and Action Darrin … Read more
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the NFU celebrates the resurgence of Indigenous peoples and their ways of life. We are taking this opportunity to reflect on how Canadian agriculture has contributed to the on-going colonization of the lands we now call home. The NFU recognizes that, in particular, on-going land dispossession undermines Indigenous Peoples’ … Read more
Jenn Pfenning, president of the National Farmers Union, issued a statement: “We need immediate help to aid those suffering now, and we need ambitious, forward-looking actions to slow and ultimately reduce the number of fires, their severity, and the damage they do,” said Pfenning. “The fires on our landscape are a direct result of the fires … Read more
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is pleased to learn that Forage Genetics International (FGI) has decided not to begin selling herbicide-tolerant genetically modified (GM) alfalfa this spring. The company’s decision to delay the introduction of GM alfalfa into Canada was confirmed in the March 27 edition of The Western Producer and is consistent with recent statements made … Read more
The National Farmers Union said that after nearly a year of deliberation and controversy, the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA), a lobby group representing large seed companies such as Monsanto, Bayer, Dupont Pioneer and Forage Genetics International, finally announced its Coexistence plan for GM alfalfa hay in Eastern Canada” earlier this week. The union said … Read more
The National Farmers Unions said that farmers from across Canada support motion for moratorium on genetically modified alfalfa and that genetically modified alfalfa will destroy Canada’s crop and livestock markets very soon, unless our politicians show leadership and wisdom by supporting the motion calling for a moratorium on the approval of GM alfalfa. Call 613-213-1522.
