Ontario habitat regulations generate concern
Many farmers worry the odds of these regulations affecting their farms increase every time a species is added to the list, says an OFA policy adviser: ‘It is a concern.’
Many farmers worry the odds of these regulations affecting their farms increase every time a species is added to the list, says an OFA policy adviser: ‘It is a concern.’
However, at least one Ontario general farm organization is raising concerns about mentions of unrestricted entry
photo: A female (L) and male (R) spotted wing drosophila. The insects are 2-3 mm in length.
National Farmers Union will be first to try to regain its status as a general farm organization
Photo: Agriculture Minister Ted McMeekin
Government contemplates solution for 5,000 farmers who can’t access government programs because of decertification of general farm organizations
Ontario farmers face new interest charges and a three-year deadline for any government program benefit overpayments
‘It’s business as usual’ says president of Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the province’s largest group
They say terms of a trade deal being negotiated between Canada and the European Union could affect local food procurement programs
Census show bulk of production is in relatively few hands but governments develop ‘one size fits all’ policies says ag thinker
Ontario’s agriculture minister wants to obtain a fair share of funding for the province and reduce the strings on how it’s spent
photo: Ted McMeekin