Irrigation Headlines....

[CptnObvious]

Yup, that's why Quebec farmers laugh at us. They have one voice, the union, because everyone must join. Politicians know what farmers think and can work with them. Out west we have a different group( many with their own 'experts') for every side in every issue and politicians just pick the one that's convenient.

[furrowtickler]

Yup, that's why Quebec farmers laugh at us. They have one voice, the union, because everyone must join. Politicians know what farmers think and can work with them. Out west we have a different group( many with their own 'experts') for every side in every issue and politicians just pick the one that's convenient.

They can have their union
Leave me out , I will take the alternative

[bucket]

I would be OK with irrigation if it wasn't so lopsided with the funding...

Private guys have spent their own money developing irrigation and see zero help from the government...


How is that?

And if the wannabe guys would put their own money in ....that would be a little more palatable....


Still ....there will not be any industries associated with irrigation here without corporate welfare....

[LWeber]

Yup, that's why Quebec farmers laugh at us. They have one voice, the union, because everyone must join. Politicians know what farmers think and can work with them. Out west we have a different group( many with their own 'experts') for every side in every issue and politicians just pick the one that's convenient.

https://www.upa.qc.ca/en/frequently-asked-questions/

Farmers are under no legal obligation join the UPA. Membership has always been voluntary. Also, the claim that there is a “farm union monopoly” in Quebec is false. Rather, the Farm Producers Act stipulates that only one union organization is accredited to represent Quebec farmers and collect mandatory dues.

To obtain this status, an association must demonstrate to the Régie des marchés agricoles et alimentaires du Québec (RMAAQ) that it is representative of all producers and that it fulfils the duties incumbent upon it. Beginning in 1972, and every year thereafter, only the UPA has been able to demonstrate this. Another organization could become the certified association if it demonstrated this representativeness.

It is worth noting that the UPA is legally required to represent all Quebec farmers—members and non-members—regardless of the size of their business, their type of production, or their region. A number of producers’ groups (12 regional federations and 26 production types) are affiliated with the UPA, and over 90% of Quebec farmers are members.

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More bull shit from the left wing whacks....

[bucket]

All I know is the current clusterphuck of current farm groups in western Canada ain't doing any good for farmers...

And the WP is highlighting those retiring from their incompetence that have led us here ...

[CptnObvious]

I agree with that statement, bucket, some are bang on but nobody listens and others are charging headlong in the wrong direction. Which organizations would you have do what differently?

[bucket]

I am not sure more bushels of anything will solve the problems ....

It's a race to the bottom ....


Quality has to be be redefined....

Grain contracts need new standards when you look at farmers investment in storage....

Why are the grain cos not building storage faster than farmers if there is money in it?

[bucket]

In Alberta where the capitalist farmer reigns.......

The full list of districts receiving funding, some of which were previously announced:

Aetna Irrigation District (Cardston area): $35,163
Bow River Irrigation District (Vauxhall area): $1,585,642
Eastern Irrigation District (Brooks area): $2,418,872
Leavitt Irrigation District (Cardston area): $40,112
Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District: $1,098,698
Magrath Irrigation District: $116,413
Mountain View Irrigation District $37,391
Raymond Irrigation District: $271,432
St. Mary River Irrigation District: $2,651,848
Taber Irrigation District: $547,532
United Irrigation District (Cardston area): $262,043
Western Irrigation District (Strathmore area): $934,854


Sure looks like irrigation is an economic driver....ooops.... i mean government tit sucker


How about the government throw in 75 percent of the costs for dryland farmers????

[the big wheel]

Heard on the radio sort of one sentence about MOUNTAIN WATER will be going into buffalo pound. Is this about farming or does somebody want to sell their cottage for a hefty increase? Lol

[Sheepwheat]

And why does no one ever do the math on the benefits of dryland farming?

They come on agriville. And they see there is no benefit to dry land farming. (Wink)