Beef producers try to corral issues damaging the sector

Jun 12, 2023

Beef producers face a drove of issues impacting the industry.

Tyler Fulton, vice-president of the Canadian Cattle Association outlined the issues and some victories to the annual Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association convention in Moose Jaw.

“We cannot underestimate the value of (international) trade on our industry,” he said. “Obviously the United States is a big part of that.”

The CCA opposes the “one sided” trade deal between Canada and the United Kingdom.

“It was a watershed moment when we opposed the Canada trade deal with the United Kingdom

“We have been the biggest advocates for trade but it has to be fair and open.”

The Manitoba rancher said the UK negotiated bilateral agreements with open access directly for beef from Australia and New Zealand.

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