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NS: Usage of bio-solids stirs up controversy
[KENTVILLE, NS] — Let the consumers know, and let them make the choice. That’s the intent behind an initiative of Kings County councillor Wayne Atwater, who wants farmers in the municipality who choose not to use bio-solids (treated human sewage sludge) on their land to have permission to post signs letting people know. More
PE: Farmers’ groups warn of fallout from power rate restructuring
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The removal of Maritime Electric’s two-tiered power rate system will have a “major impact’’ on the agricultural industry in Prince Edward Island, a hearing was told Monday. Groups representing Island farmers warned of dire consequences if Maritime Electric is allowed to proceed with plans to eliminate a lower power rate that kicks in [...] More
PE: Farmers relieved as Maritime Electric delays rate hike
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — A plan to scrap a second, cheaper block of electricity for higher-usage residential customers is being delayed. The Island Regulatory and Appeal Commission has issued an order delaying the elimination of the 2,000-kilowatt threshold. Maritime Electric will now have to go before the commission to argue for the change as part of its [...] More
PE: Farmers fear ‘huge hit’ if power rates increase
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] – Many P.E.I. farmers expect to plant nothing but debt this year, especially if the pending elimination of cheaper electricity rates for rural subscribers proceeds in the next 30 days. More
NL: Feed facility receives $400,000 in funding
[STEPHENVILLE, NL] — Money for the modernization of the Newfoundland Feed Grains Society in Stephenville will make the operation more cost effective and should help farmers deliver a product to market at a more competitive price. More
PE: Farmers’ group wants government to pay up faster
[NEW LONDON, PE] — Farmers have voted to pressure the province to accelerate processing and payment of claims made by farmers impacted by last year’s milling wheat fiasco. More
PE: Farmers overwhelmed by environmental rules
[MONTAGUE, PE] — Farmers face an endless list of regulations that can lead to fines for infractions that, at one time, were never considered harmful to the environment, says the president of the P.E.I. Cattle Producers Association. More
NS: Farmers raise concerns over wetlands policy
[NAPPAN, NS] — The former chair of the Atlantic Farmers Council is concerned with a proposed government policy on wetlands, saying not enough consultation has been completed. More
NL: Farmers cultivate ideas to help industry thrive
[CORMACK, NL] — If you’re not “grandfathered” into the industry, as one farmer said at Thursday’s workshop, it’s very hard to get established with the local markets. About 40 farmers, and other members of the agriculture sector, met in Cormack to discuss agricultural opportunities and industry challenges, and to brainstorm ways of improving communication throughout the [...] More
NS: Controversial Eastlink tower gets go ahead
[VICTORIA HARBOUR, NS] — Industry Canada has approved a controversial wireless internet tower proposed by Eastlink for Victoria Harbour. Kings County council gave positive recommendations for five of six proposed tower locations in May, but not the Victoria Harbour site. During a public consultation process, there was strong opposition to the proposal. The approved tower site is [...] More
Political Maneuvers: Food caucus hears call for fair trade policy
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] The federal Liberal food caucus rolled into P.E.I. last week and heard something brand new — a call for a domestic fair trade program. Liberal members of Parliament are touring Canada collecting ideas to incorporate into a broad, all-encompassing food policy in time for the next election. Food caucus member Wayne Easter, the MP [...] More
