Hard to be green white in the red
The text argues that sustainability policy clashes with farm economics, noting carbon taxes raise costs for hog farmers with slim margins. Heating barns and feed dominate expenses, hindering innovative practices. It claims carbon tax reduces competitiveness of Manitoba hog exports and slows environmental adoption.
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Carbon tax hurts Canadian pig farmers says MP bill change
The piece argues the carbon tax raises costs for Manitoba pork producers and weakens competitiveness against foreign rivals, threatening 22 000 local jobs and farm investments. It notes MP support for bill C 234 to remove tax on barn heating, while Senate amended it, costing about 910 million annually. Advocates incentive based, region specific policy over broad regulation.
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