#agricultural-policy

#agricultural-policy

"We've asked for years quite frankly. We asked the last administration under Biden to terminate the agreement and I feel we were somewhat ignored," DiMare said.

The U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, citing the further north movement of the flesh-eating New World screwworm fly in Mexico.

The Loi Duplomb, aimed at simplifying agricultural regulations, faces mixed support from farmers, uniting some against others, reflecting agricultural diversity's complexities.

Ten dollars is fine - I'm for it. But if the city's going to collect more from us, I want to see that money go into marketing. We need more foot traffic.

"We're suspending the mobilisation (...) Tractors are returning to their farms, even though we had planned to still be there this Tuesday and Wednesday," he said.

'Thirty years of independence is too much. How many years do we want to wait?' Natangwe Ithete expressed frustration during discussions about the need to remove the Red Line.

Letting the bird flu virus run through poultry flocks, as suggested by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is viewed with skepticism by veterinary scientists regarding its potential risks.

In January, the USDA reported that the avian influenza outbreak affected 18.8 million egg-laying hens, marking a significant crisis in egg supply.

The proposed support package from the Nova Scotia government for the wine industry deviates from expert recommendations, providing excessive funds to commercial bottlers instead of farm wineries.

The government's tender notice highlighted the urgency of replacing the outdated rural payment systems, stating that sufficient time is required for proper implementation and transition.