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Agricultural Cooperation Provides Sustainable Solutions for Canadian Growers

newsroom — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:00:02 +0000

By renewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program Fertilizer Canada, Prince Edward Island Ministry of Agriculture and Land, Prince Edward Island Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Climate Action, Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture (PEIFA), and the PEI Potato Board, showed their commitment to leadership in sustainable agriculture. The MOU helps PEI’s agriculture community protect soil health and water quality and integrate climate smart agriculture and nutrient management.

“We continue to see strong leadership to sustainable agriculture practices in PEI with the extension of the MOU as another proof point,”
“We are pleased to see this partnership continue and look forward to working together towards our goal to establish the Fertilizer Use Survey and 4R Designation Program in PEI.”

said Karen Proud, CEO and President Fertilizer Canada.

4R Nutrient Stewardship is an internationally recognized best management practice (BMP) system with four key pillars for fertilizer application: Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place. This science-based approach helps growers understand how efficient fertilizer application improves profitability while reducing nutrient losses to the environment.

“The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has been proud to be a partner since the beginning of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship initiative in the province. Since its establishment, we’ve seen increasing adoption levels of 4R best management practices in the province,”
“Thankfully, many of these best management practices are both environmentally sustainable while also making economic sense for our growers. We look forward to working with the rest of our 4R partners to continue promoting 4R Nutrient Stewardship in PEI and continuing to increase the number of 4R Designated acres on the Island.”

said John Visser, Chair of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board.

“The PEI Federation of Agriculture is pleased to once again partner with the Government of Prince Edward Island, Fertilizer Canada, and the PEI Potato Board to promote the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Principles of Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, and Right Place,”
“Effective nutrient management has economic and environmental benefits to Prince Edward Island agriculture, and we look forward to continuing to work with all parties to promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship and achieve those benefits.”

said Ron Maynard, PEI Federation of Agriculture President.

The MOU adapts the program to PEI agricultural production systems and unique regional climatic, soil, and operational conditions to help growers reduce environmental impacts while maximizing crop yields and economic benefits.

In the latest MOU agreement, the groups establish the goals to develop both a 4R Designation Program and the Fertilizer Use Survey on the Island to better track 4R adoption.

“Innovation, sustainability, and climate action are key pillars within our industry, and are a main focus for our agriculture industry on PEI as we look to the future,”
“We are excited to sign this MOU which emphasizes the importance of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship, the Fertilizer Use Survey and responsible soil management to our industry as we aim to be leaders on the climate front and encourage continued growth.”

said Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture and Land for Prince Edward Island

PEI was the first province to adopt the 4R Program back in 2013 and continues to be a leader across Canada.

“As a province, we have ambitious climate goals,”
“Agriculture accounts for 25 per cent of our Island’s GHG emissions and in order to reach our goals, we need to significantly reduce our emissions moving forward. I am happy to work alongside the industry and Fertilizer Canada to make sustainable agriculture practices top of mind on PEI.”

said Steven Myers, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action.

Source: Fertilizer Canada

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Canadian Wheat Economy at Risk as CP Rail Strike Continues

newsroom — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:00:24 +0000

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers hold the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference accountable for the CP Rail strike that will disrupt the movement of goods all across the country.

“At a time when the Canadian economy has been reeling from supply chain problems, COVID-19, the highest inflation in over a decade, and now the invasion of Ukraine, this lockout falls on the shoulders of the TCRC,”

Said Daryl Fransoo, Chair.

Many farmers across the prairies are expecting the shipment of seed, fertilizer and other inputs in the coming weeks in order to start seeding. The livestock industry requires the regular shipping of corn and other feed to ensure cattle and pork are fed. Any delays will put Canadian food security at risk.

“The Wheat Growers call upon all parties in the House of Commons to immediately initiate “Back to Work Legislation” and avoid the unnecessary breakdown on the movement of goods by rail,”

Closed Fransoo.

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Governor of California announces paid sick leave benefits for food sector workers impacted by Covid-19

Lazzarini Sabrina — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to support California workers from large employers in the food sector industry impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with two weeks of paid sick leave, filling a gap left by federal relief that had provided similar paid leave benefits for employers with fewer than 500 workers.

Workers in the food sector, including farmworkers, agricultural workers, and those working in grocery stores and fast food chains, and as delivery drivers, are part of the state’s essential infrastructure workforce, and have continued to work to serve Californians. Unlike federal law though, there is no tax relief or credit associated with this cost. The Executive Order applies to Wage Orders 3, 8, 13, and 14, and certain food facilities (such as grocery stores), and those that deliver food to those food facilities. Additionally, the Executive Order provides health and safety standards to increase worker and customer protection by permitting workers at food facilities to wash their hands every 30 minutes, or as needed, to increase proper sanitation measures.

Courtesy of ancorafischiailvento.org

Source: California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association

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Netafim USA introduces PioneerLine

Lazzarini Sabrina — Fri, 01 May 2020 19:00:42 +0000

Netafim USA has unveiled PioneerLine, the industry’s first dripline specifically designed for use in hemp applications.

Key features and benefits of PioneerLine include:

Multiple flow options that enable growers to precisely match irrigation and fertigation to the plant’s needs, thus increasing plant vigor, quality, and yield.
Every plant receives a consistent and the same amount of water and nutrients due to precisely produced injection molded drippers. Precision delivery of water and nutrients results in stand consistency and higher yields.
Tough seamless extrusion of the dripperline provides maximum protection against installation-related damages.
Low filtration requirement ensures the highest level of plugging resistance during the growing season.

“We created PioneerLine due to hemp grower feedback indicating the need for an irrigation solution that provides precision control, reliability, and supply chain sustainability. As a pioneer of drip irrigation, we understand the challenges of pioneering a new crop.”

said Chuck Bates, Market Segment Leader of Netafim USA.

The release of PioneerLine PC and PioneerLine X follows the recent announcement that Netafim Financial Solutions is now opening their industry leading financing program to hemp growers. This program is the industry’s only end-to-end financing solution for complete drip irrigation systems (including design, materials, installation, and labor costs).

Netafim USA headquarter
Source: Google Maps

Sources: Business Wire; Netafim USA

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