Agriculture received multiple mentions in the 2022 federal budget unveiled on Thursday, mostly in the context of climate programs that had previously been announced. The budget, with its projected $52.8 billion deficit, also included some tax changes that could potentially impact farmers. As part of this live episode of RealAg Politics, we unpacked what was… Read More
When the government releases a report at 6 pm on a Friday, just ahead of the House of Commons rising for a few weeks, it’s reasonable to assume it’s bad news. So when Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released its white paper on its upcoming fertilizer emission reduction target exactly then last week, many, including Dave… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! Even though Shaun Haney and Kara Oosterhuis are in New Orleans at Commodity Classic, we’re still keeping the show going. On today’s show, hear from: Karen Proud of Fertilizer Canada, and: Dave Carey of the Canadian Canola Growers Association, as they both discuss the recent white paper released… Read More
Proponents of a new private member’s bill that would remove natural gas and propane used on farms for grain drying and barn heating from the federal carbon pricing system are hoping it will proceed on an accelerated timeline, given the fact the bill is very similar in wording and intent to a previous bill that… Read More
Thanks for taking the time to tune into RealAg Radio. The snow in Manitoba keeps on falling, but Kelvin Heppner took a break today from clearing to guest host, and has a great lineup for you today. You’ll hear: Don Close of RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness, on a report he published on the four major… Read More
As demographics and societal priorities change, the big question of “how to most effectively lobby government?” has an ever-evolving answer. The answer to that question is especially relevant in farm and food policy, as decision-makers in government that have a strong understanding of agriculture and how the food system works are increasingly difficult to find…. Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio! Sitting in the host seat today is RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner. You’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day, with a focus on B.C., and the struggles and destruction people and farmers are working to get through; Henry Braun, Mayor of Abbotsford, on the cost of… Read More
With the latest federal election behind us, it’s time to dig in to the task at hand: lobbying this new government. This week, federal, provincial, and territorial ministers are gathering to discuss business risk management, and the next ag policy framework. We also got the Conservative’s shadow cabinet. To break this all down, host Kelvin… Read More
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio; we appreciate you being here. On today’s show you’ll hear from: Dave Carey, vice president of government and industry relations at Canadian Canola Growers Association, and Keith Currie, president of Canadian Federation of Agriculture talk about the Agriculture Carbon Alliance; A product spotlight with Steven Linzmayer of… Read More
A national coalition of industry-wide farm organizations have launched the Agriculture Carbon Alliance (ACA). The goal of the alliance is to ensure that “Canadian farmers’ sustainable practices are recognized through a policy environment that maintains their competitiveness, supports their livelihoods, and leverages their critical role as stewards of the land,” the organization says. As of March… Read More
What goes on behind the doors of a lobbyist’s office? What even is a lobbyist and what can they achieve for agriculture? Our guest today is Dave Carey, vice president, government and industry relations of Canadian Canola Growers Association, who’s just been named part of the Top 100 Lobbyists in Canada by The Hill Times…. Read More
On this Remembrance Day edition of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney has got your top ag news, plus a precision ag spotlight, a full discussion on rail and container traffic movement, and what producer groups may get traction on at the next Federal-Provincial-Territorial meeting. On today’s show, hear from: Tyson Walker of CropPro Consulting; Greg… Read More
A coalition of farm groups is encouraging federal and provincial governments to get creative in figuring out a way to break the stalemate that’s preventing changes to the AgriStability business risk management program for farmers. The issue of business risk management reform is expected to be at the top of the agenda for the twice-delayed… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On the show today you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Keith Currie, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture; Dave Carey, vice president of government and industry relations with Canadian Canola Growers Association; and, Grant Kosior… Read More
Five Canadian seed-based associations are finalizing the process of merging into one, industry-wide organization, and while the move is a welcome one across the industry, the process comes at a challenging time in the agriculture industry. Still, the move is needed and a positive one, say industry participants. The Seed Synergy process is to create… Read More
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