General Agriculture Discussions (419)

Canadian Agri-food Exporters Mark Provisional Application Of CETA

The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) welcomes the beginning of provisional application of the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union (EU) and looks forward to timely resolution of remaining barriers.

Op Ed - Farmers need more light, less heat, in tax proposal debate

The federal government is proposing changes to the Income Tax Act aimed at collecting revenue from corporations that are using certain measures as loopholes to shelter profits from being taxed at the same rate as other Canadians’ income.

New Agricultural Market Opportunities with CETA Provisional Application in Force

Exports represent about half of the value of what Canadian farmers and food processors produce. Budget 2017 commits the Government to ambitious agri-food export growth over the coming decade, while pursuing trade agreements with key global markets to help farmers grow their businesses and create good, well-paying jobs for Canadians.

Plan to Assess Field for Ear Rot and Mycotoxin Risk OMAFRA Field Crop Team

With assistance from the Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA) and funding through the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) will begin sampling grower corn fields to determine ear mould incidence and occurrence of mycotoxins in the grain.

CETA the Wrong Deal for People says National Farmers Union

Major portions of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) are coming into force today.