Grain farmers across the country are pushing their interests during National Grain Week.
This is the first time the Grain Growers of Canada are hosting the three day event.
During meetings taking place in Ottawa, GGC President, Jeff Nielsen, and representation from Manitoba are pushing specific issues.
“We’re promoting things such as in Manitoba the value-added side that is beneficial to the Canadian economy and of course in Manitoba you’re looking at the pulse fractionation plant that is started construction. We’re looking at oat processing, oilseed crush; we’re looking at the increased growth of soybeans.”
Nielsen added other priorities include getting the amended Bill C-49 passed in the House of Commons as quickly as possible.
