Trudeau spars with farmers on climate plan, risking grain output
“If you push farmers against the wall with no wiggle room, I don’t know where this will end up,” said...
Trudeau’s fertiliser ‘ban’ threatens to create a food crisis
A report commissioned by the Western Canadian Wheat Growers put a price tag on Trudeau’s virtue, with the 30 per...
Justin Trudeau proceeds with cap on fertilizer use despite risk of food shortages, bankrupt farmers
Farm groups, like the Western Canadian Wheat Growers, have said the federal plan will reduce crop output, reduce income for...
Will we see a deal on a new Ag Policy Framework?
Darryl Fransoo, Chair of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers says it will be interesting to see if we get a deal...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers urge Ag Ministers to focus on reality heading into FPT meetings
“Canadians are facing the highest inflation rate in decades, food prices are rising dramatically and those that can afford it...
Gormley – Gunter Jochum
Western Canadian Wheat Growers released a report in September on how the proposed fertilizer emissions reduction will affect Canadian farmers....
Wheat Growers speak out against potential changes to pesticide act
“We would support PMRA Program renewal with more transparent decision-making, more predictable risk assessment, and the ability to bring in...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers makes submission to PMRA’s review of Pest Control Products Act
“We believe the Pest Control Products Act is fit for purpose and that added improvements and regulatory modernization can be...
Farmers feel ignored as Trudeau government pushes them to reduce emissions
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers commissioned a report that said the plan would cost Alberta $2.95B, Saskatchewan $4.61B and Manitoba $1.58B just...
Crop inventory to reach “record low level” by end of year: Agriculture Canada
“I would like to know where they got their facts from,” said president Gunter Jochum. “I believe those facts were...