Canadian ag ministers said they want to ensure farmers, ranchers and processors are competitive through ongoing regulatory reform and business risk management programs that work.
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Agriculture ministers commit to enhancing competitiveness
Regulatory reform is already underway to put Canadian farmers on a level playing field
Ag minister says tariff situation with China is fragile, volatile
Tariffs on canola and other products were among topics discussed during the annual meeting of Canada’s agriculture ministers
Agriculture ministers from across Canada said they heard canola producers’ concerns about tariffs but it seems unlikely they can do much about them.
Ag ministers hear request for regulatory change, more infrastructure development
Canada’s agriculture ministers met today in Winnipeg after postponing their usual July in-person meeting due to wildfires.
Yukon farming expands despite challenges
Small farms provide local food to residents of the territory through grocery stores, farmers markets and the farmgate
WHITEHORSE — Farming in the Yukon is filled with obstacles and opportunities, says territorial agriculture minister John Streicker. People are increasingly giving it a try, clearing land to plant vegetables or establish livestock operations. He told the Canadian Federation of Agriculture summer board meeting that farm capital has risen by 30 per cent in the […] Read more
Gov’ts agree to fund grocery code adjudication office
The short-term funding comes after all five major grocery retailers in Canada announce that they will sign on to the code
WHITEHORSE — Agriculture ministers have agreed to spend $1.2 million to fund Canada’s new grocery code of conduct. During their annual meeting in Whitehorse last week, ministers heard that all major retailers had agreed to the code. Walmart and Costco were the final holdouts. The money is short-term assistance to support the code’s adjudication office. […] Read more
