Economic value of agriculture industry often overlooked by feds, argue sector advocates

Farmers looking ahead to this year’s growing season have concerns including a light winter resulting in reduced moisture levels, and the burden of Canada's carbon price on farm operations, according to the president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said that the results of a farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024 released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Feb. 16 'show us just how resilient our sector is, with continued growth of overall farm income.'

Canada’s farmers could face a tough year in 2024 with declining commodity prices and drought, and agriculture advocates seeking support argue the federal government needs to appreciate the potential economic benefits their sector can provide.

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