The Hill: Government inaction – an economic death sentence for many producers

Agriculture ministers showed no signs of responding to the farm crisis when they met in February. Are they sending a ‘survival of the fittest’ message to producers?

by BARRY WILSON

Given the prolonged meltdown that has been unfolding in livestock sectors for several years, particularly in the hog industry, Canada’s agriculture ministers show a remarkable lack of urgency in trying to help.  

Better Farming - March 2010