Bari, Italy | Reuters – Group of Seven leaders have pledged to step up efforts against global malnutrition, according to a draft statement on Friday that noted Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had “aggravated” the world’s food problems. The G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative (AFSI) – named after the Southern Italian region hosting the leaders’ summit – will […] Read more
G7 leaders launch initiative for global food security
Family farms at risk from higher capital gains rates: GGC
[UPDATED: June 11, 2024] Glacier FarmMedia – Looming changes to Canada’s capital gains inclusion rates will increase average taxes by 30 per cent on the country’s family-run grain farms, putting their futures at risk, according to research conducted by the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC). “Our research shows that an average grain farm in Canada, […] Read more
France revamps pesticide reduction plan in wake of farmer unrest
Paris | Reuters – France unveiled on Monday a revised plan to halve pesticide use in the European Union’s biggest agricultural producer, pledging to adopt an EU indicator and boost research into alternatives in a nod to grievances voiced in farmer protests this year. Why it’s important Environmental regulation was one of the main factors […] Read more
College research should be better supported by federal funding, says CEO of Olds College
Better funding for college research will increase innovation, drive economic and improve job creation, says CEO of Olds College
Reading Time: < 1 minute College research activities should be better supported by the federal government, said Dr. Ben Cecil, President and Chief Executive Officer of Olds College of Agriculture and Technology. On April 16, Cecil spoke before the Federal Government’s Standing Committee on Scientific Research, asking for a re-evaluation of the distribution of federal government funding to better support […] Read more
European farmers have not embraced green policies
International trade observer points out complex relationship between the EU and its national governments and producers
Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – The push for more sustainable agriculture policies in Europe is accentuating the complex relationship between member states and the European Commission, said a trade expert based in Brussels. Christina Kaul from Trade-Up, a network of international trade experts, said North Americans might view the EU as one big block but there is […] Read more
Opinion: Charting Alberta’s energy transition destiny
Rural Alberta should be a powerhouse in the energy industry now and into the future
Reading Time: 3 minutes Living in what I’ve whimsically dubbed “M&M-ville” holds the promise of a ground-breaking energy paradigm for rural Alberta. Nestled about 45 minutes southwest of Calgary along Highway 543, this imaginary locale embodies the dynamic interplay between traditional petroleum industries and innovative renewable energy ventures. “M&M-ville” is my imaginary descriptor for the community of “Molecules and […] Read more
Farmers urged to find political allies in the suburbs
Pollster says suburban voters hold sway in elections and could advance farmer interests, if they know what those are
Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers should build alliances with suburban voters if they want stronger political representation in the House of Commons, according to a leading pollster. Darrell Bricker, global chief executive officer of Ipsos Public Affairs, told delegates of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual meeting in late February that suburban voters hold the greatest […] Read more
Opinion: It’s hard to be green while in the red
Farmers must make money before they can invest in sustainability and the carbon price isn’t helping
Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – I’m not the one to come up with the line used in this article’s headline, but I wish I was. It is a succinct way of describing one of the most challenging policy aspects of sustainability. It is difficult, even impossible, to change farming practices aimed at improving environmental sustainability when experiencing […] Read more
Province’s renewable energy industry will cause little threat to agriculture or the environment
Renewable energy development will result in less than one per cent of agricultural land loss by 2041, said the Alberta Utilities Commission report
Reading Time: 2 minutes The province’s booming renewables industry will not be a threat to Alberta’s agricultural or environmental industries, said a report released by the Alberta Utilities Commission. If all renewable development locates on (some of Alberta’s best) land, the percentage of agricultural land loss is estimated to be less than one per cent by 2041, said the […] Read more
Opinion: The emerging consensus on food prices
Why all political parties agree that the grocer code of conduct is necessary
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Parliamentary Agriculture Committee has embarked on a mission to address rising food prices, extending an invitation to both Loblaw and Walmart. In a letter from the committee, Ottawa urges both retailers to voluntarily comply with the proposed grocer’s code of conduct or risk facing legislative action. In other words, Canada is on the verge […] Read more
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