On-farm innovations and efficiencies such as energy-efficient grain dryers, precision agriculture technology, anaerobic digesters and solar panels can cost hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars. With no viable fuel alternatives, carbon surcharges pull capital from critical investments that would otherwise augment the sector’s potential to reduce emissions further and support food security.
A recent amendment to Bill C-234 removes provisions for heating and cooling buildings and greenhouses. Join us and 190,000 farm families in urging Senators to reject this harmful amendment.
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