The Wheat Growers Association is welcoming China’s final ruling to sharply lower the anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola seed to 5.9 percent, plus the standard 9 percent import duty, alongside the suspension of 100 percent tariffs on canola meal effective March 1. The decision marks a positive step forward for prairie canola farmers who have faced prolonged uncertainty in one of Canada’s key export markets. “This is a positive development for prairie canola farmers and a welcome sign of improved market access,” said Daryl Fransoo, Chairman of the Wheat Growers Association. “For many growers, canola is a cornerstone of crop rotation alongside wheat and other grains. Restoring more predictable access to China provides needed relief on prices and cash flow at a critical time.” While today’s announcement is encouraging, the Wheat Growers caution that past disruptions underscore the importance of long-term market stability. “China has restricted or closed its canola market several ti
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all we ever wanted to do was farm a hundred acers with some beef and goats
they say no one has interest in small family farms
we are a dad 45 daughter 24 son
we would beef farm in manitoulin islands where people dont even care anymore
or look after the farms and fences
but where do people like us get the money when you have no family
to help
we are willing to work and live in a garbage house for anyone that would help us
get the farm and pay it off over the next twenty years
by then i will be sixty and my son and daughter could take over
wheres the help? I know farmers in ontario that have THREE three hundred thousand dollar combines PAID FOR and trade every two years
wheres the support for new farmers LIKE us thats all we have EVER WANTED
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All the best to you and yours in 2010!
Steve