Proposed emissions cuts of 30% by the federal government would mean producers across the country would have to greatly reduce the amount of fertilizer they use. In turn, this would affect yields, at a time when global food security is already an issue.
Industry groups have been outspoken about the cuts, saying it doesn't take current practices into account. Conservative Party of Canada Leadership Candidate Pierre Poilievre was in Brandon for an event today, and he spoke about the proposed cuts beforehand.
"I would repeal Trudeau's plan to cut fertilizer use by 30 percent. Farmers are already working every day to reduce their fertilizer because it reduces their costs, fertilizer is very expensive so farmers don't waste it, they use only what they need to get the maximum output from their crops."
Tune in to The Noon Hour Edition of Agri-View tomorrow, to hear the rest of my conversation with Poilievre, including more on the emissions cuts, and the priority of his Agriculture Minister if he's elected Prime Minister.
