As Canadian grocery prices rise, where is that profit going if not to Canadian farmers?
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‘Systemic imbalance’ beats farmers out of food price gains
As Canadian grocery prices rise, where is that money going? Agriculture advocates say farmers aren’t the ones benefiting
National Farmers Union calls for ‘serious response’ to tariffs
National Farmers Union says a more long-term strategy is necessary, including a more substantial policy to external disruptions
The NFU says “a serious response” is needed to the tariffs, but any retaliatory measures must consider and protect Canadian farmers, farm workers and consumers.
Feds not expected to resume supplement testing
WINNIPEG — Some farmers and producer groups would like the federal government to restore testing of non-fertilizer supplements to prove they work before the products are commercialized. That’s unlikely to happen, says a fertilizer expert who has been in the industry for decades. The federal government stopped regulating non-fertilizer supplements in 2013, and efficacy testing […] Read more
NFU calls for efficacy testing of non-fertilizer supplements
WINNIPEG — The federal government should re-instate efficacy testing for non-fertilizer supplements, says the National Farmers Union. The current system, where it’s unknown if products work or not, is a cost and a risk for Canadian growers, the NFU says in a report published Oct. 21. “‘Farmer buy-and-try’ should no longer be the norm for […] Read more
Grain trade reputation on the line
Industry worries about what ‘double whammy’ labour disputes will mean for the country following Vancouver port strike
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s reputation in international grain markets took another hit when the most recent labour dispute shut down six grain terminals in Vancouver, industry says. Workers reached a tentative deal late last week, but transportation observers say the damage is being done. “Every two years, roughly, we end up with some form of […] Read more
‘Green grab’ warning issued
WINNIPEG — A sustainable food organization is concerned that “green” land grabs for carbon removals and biodiversity offsets are a threat to small farmers and food production around the globe. The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable (IPES) Food Systems released a report May 13 about the demand for global farmland and the consequences of […] Read more
Ag Canada’s climate programs found lacking
A report from the auditor general’s office says initiatives designed to help farmers reduce emissions have shortcomings
REGINA — Agriculture Canada says it will do better after a report from the auditor general’s office criticized its attempts to deal with climate change. The report from the commissioner of the environment and sustainable development said the department has known since 2015 that it had to address greenhouse gas emissions. However, programs to help […] Read more
NFU not listed as official lobbyist on federal registry
Farm group's absence from registry makes it difficult to know which government officials and departments it talks to and about what
WINNIPEG — In the last year, 41 groups have met with or contacted Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault to talk about agriculture. That number is from the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying, which operates the lobby registry. The registry keeps track of groups that meet with or send letters to federal officials, like ministers, senators […] Read more
Film series focuses on ag diversity
The National Farmers Union’s Depth of Field project features 40 videos produced to tell the story of Canadian farmers
Rachelle Ternier walks along her driveway with her father, Jim, as she heads to one of her many garden plots. Their conversation is typical for a pair of farmers: which corn plants are ready to harvest, how much rain do they have in the rain gauge and their hopes for drier weather so Ternier can […] Read more
U.S. finalizes higher standard for ‘Product of USA’ meat label
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. president Joe Biden’s administration has finalized a rule requiring meat, poultry and eggs labelled as a U.S. product to come from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the country. The rule, proposed last March, is a victory for U.S. ranchers who argued for years that use of the voluntary label […] Read more
