Agriculture Roundup for Monday, December 12, 2022

Dec 12, 2022

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan wants a proposed federal bill to protect the rights of producers to maintain and service their equipment and give options for third-party services.

The group was asked to testify in a meeting of the standing committee on industry and technology in relation to C-244. The bill would allow everybody to have access to manufacturer tools and procedures on repairing software and parts.

The North American Equipment Dealers Association said they are not against the farmers’ right to repair, but President John Schmeiser said the bill was initially introduced for electronics and household appliances.

He said if people have access to the software for tractors, they could increase the speed to 70 km/h, even though the brakes aren’t designed to handle that.

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Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.