Menzies touts Liberal plan investing in farmers and CWB choice
Liberal candidate Menzies pitches a plan aiding farmers with regional funding and a Diploma reform for CWB decisions. She argues the fate of the CWB should rest with producers in a democratic process while highlighting emissions credits and Green Farms Fund to reward low pollution.
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Storey urges fair debate on Wheat Board and farm policy
Storey, an Organic Farm near Grandview, voices concern over market power of big players and Conservative tactics. She backs the Canadian Wheat Board as a unified voice for farmers and warns programs like Agri Stability punish diversified farms. She opposes genetic engineered seeds and supports farmers rights to save seed. Storey to join Canadian Federation of Agriculture debate in Ottawa.
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Farmer urged cost shared relief amid Interlake floods and high inputs
Strynadka pressed for federal help to ease flooding damage in the Interlake region, urging cost sharing with provinces for disaster relief. He also called for examining fertilizer price regulation as input costs rise while grain prices fall, stressing the need to act to keep food affordable.
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Farmers Emphasize Equal Importance of Local Industry
Andres argues the government must be fair to all, not just powerful corporations, highlighting the plant in southern Ontario and comparing it to a bailout for Ford. He stresses farmers are as important as big industry to the local area.
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Right Price Difficult for Parkland Farmers This Week
Mark, campaigning in the Swan Valley region, says about 80 percent of crops have been combined and expects grain prices to stay high, predicting a good year for farmers. He notes cattle producers face a tough year and that agriculture policy will be rolled out during the election campaign.
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