Agricultural associations from across the country have agreed they want the prime minister to treat agriculture and agri-food as a strategically important sector.
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Industry wants ag to become national priority
Thirty agricultural organizations send an open letter to Ottawa in an effort to get the government’s attention
Canada-U.S. trade relationship called complex
Canada’s declining productivity, supply chain woes and political decisions all affect trade with its neighbour
Trade issues existed long before U.S. president Donald Trump and his on-again, off-again tariffs came along, said panelists at a policy summit last month.
National farm group joins forces with Indigenous circle
Canadian Federation of Agriculture signs agreement with National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture have agreed to work together to promote Indigenous-led agriculture.
Input companies complain of regulation creep
Industry says regulatory process is slowing and worries about ‘nice to know versus need to know’ approach
Canada’s competitiveness is at risk if federal agencies don’t streamline approval processes and take farmers’ costs into consideration.
Advance payment changes called for
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture policy summit examined several topics the industry is dealing with right now, including trade, and saw a major commodity group rejoin the organization
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture policy summit examined several topics the industry is dealing with right now, including trade, and saw a major commodity group rejoin the organization
Farm transition does not have to be a messy process
Farm transition is often characterized as a power struggle, but it doesn’t have to be that way, heard participants at a succession workshop held as part of the recent Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual meeting.
Tax not sole basis for succession plans
A tax expert says how much tax one might have to pay should not be the first consideration when drafting a farm transition plan
No one wants to pay more taxes than necessary, but an expert says tax shouldn’t be the only thing people worry about when succession planning.
Uncertainties overshadow national farm meeting
Tariffs and other political unknowns were on the agenda as Canadian Federation of Agriculture delegates met last week
The president of Canada’s largest farm organization says people are anxious about looming tariffs and other uncertainties.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture preparation focused on tariff exemptions, producer needs
Tariff cloud silver lining: National unity and potential new opportunities
The implementation of U.S. tariffs on Canadian agricultural products necessitates strategic responses. Explore the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s mitigation plan, including tariff considerations, market access strategies, and government support recommendations.
Canadian, Mexican agri-food sectors must co-operate amid tensions with U.S. says ambassador
Canada and Mexico must build on a strong agricultural trade relationship to secure trade resilience in the face of U.S. tariffs, says Carlos Joaquin González, Mexico’s ambassador to Canada.
