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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Friday October 18, 2019

Oct 18, 2019 | 9:00 AM

Fertilizer Canada is calling on all political parties to recognize the agriculture industry for its proactive efforts in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

President and CEO Garth Whyte said the new federal government must also create conditions that ensure the sustainable success of the Canadian agricultural sector, specifically with regards to climate targets.

Fertilizer Canada has appealed to partner farm organizations to include 4R Nutrient Stewardship within their advocacy efforts.

The Grain Growers of Canada urged Canada’s political leaders to recognize the important role that grain farmers play as stewards of the land.

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Candidates from the Liberal, Conservative, NDP, and Green parties visited chicken farms across the country and met with farmers.

Chicken Farmers of Canada Chair Benoît Fontaine said candidates had a chance to learn about the chicken sector and see the programs and practices in place that ensure Canadians are getting high-quality, nutritious chicken that is raised with care.

He said by meeting with candidates from parties across the country, chicken farmers know their voices will be heard on Parliament Hill following Oct. 21.

Fontaine said Canada’s 2,800 chicken farmers expect the incoming government to implement support programs for the poultry and egg sectors to mitigate the impacts of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Ag-West Bio will have a new leader in the new year. Karen Churchill will serve as president and chief executive officer.

Churchill holds a PhD in Food Science, with a focus on cereal chemistry. Immediately prior to her current role as Director of Research and Market Support with Cereals Canada she was the Quality Projects Manager at Cargill Malt. She has also worked in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Churchill is taking over from Wilf Keller, who has served as president and CEO since April 2010 and will retire early in 2020.

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