Alberta Liberals to investigate high fertilizer prices
March 1, 2008
Alberta Liberals to investigate high fertilizer prices
Red Deer - Kevin Taft announced today that an Alberta Liberal government
will launch an inquiry into high fertilizer prices, which are up 50 per cent
over the last two years.
"There's no obvious reason for these excessive price increases, especially
with natural gas prices flat," said Taft. "An Alberta Liberal government
will launch an inquiry into high fertilizer prices, and if necessary take
measures to end price gouging."
"Alberta's farmers have been neglected and forgotten by this government for
too long," said Taft. "What have the Tories actually done for rural
Albertans? They take the rural vote for granted and allow family farms to
suffer.
"It's time for a change. We need a new government, one that actually listens
to the needs of family farms," Taft said.
"Easing the burden of high fertilizer prices is just one step we'll take to
help farmers, because there's so much to do. We'll also work with farmers to
revise aid programs and delivery to make sure they actually get the aid
that's set out for them."
Taft added the Alberta Liberals will make it a priority to ensure that
farmers' voices are heard and that their hard work is supported.
The Alberta Liberals released their policy on rural communities as part of
their Action Plan for Alberta at the start of this campaign
(www.albertaliberal.com
Stand For").
Other steps an Alberta Liberal government will take for farmers include:
Protect long-term water supplies for agriculture and rural
communities by restricting inter-basin water transfers, phasing out the
pumping of fresh water down oil wells and implementing our coal bed methane
strategy.
Collaborate with cattle producers to build a sustainable base for
the beef industry.
Keep the Alberta Utilities Commission - the former EUB - responsible
and accountable.
Restore regional agriculture offices to create a "one-stop shop" for
rural Albertans for information and consultative services on all provincial
matters.
Review the Surface Rights Act and Expropriation Act to make sure a
fair balance is struck between industry and landowners.
Create a land use plan to balance industrial interests with the
interests of communities and the environment.
"Our farmers and ranchers are the backbone of Alberta, and we'll work with
them to create a sustainable agriculture sector that allows small operators
and family farms to thrive," said Taft.
"It's time for the next Alberta - it's time for a new government."
Alberta Liberals to investigate high fertilizer prices
Red Deer - Kevin Taft announced today that an Alberta Liberal government
will launch an inquiry into high fertilizer prices, which are up 50 per cent
over the last two years.
"There's no obvious reason for these excessive price increases, especially
with natural gas prices flat," said Taft. "An Alberta Liberal government
will launch an inquiry into high fertilizer prices, and if necessary take
measures to end price gouging."
"Alberta's farmers have been neglected and forgotten by this government for
too long," said Taft. "What have the Tories actually done for rural
Albertans? They take the rural vote for granted and allow family farms to
suffer.
"It's time for a change. We need a new government, one that actually listens
to the needs of family farms," Taft said.
"Easing the burden of high fertilizer prices is just one step we'll take to
help farmers, because there's so much to do. We'll also work with farmers to
revise aid programs and delivery to make sure they actually get the aid
that's set out for them."
Taft added the Alberta Liberals will make it a priority to ensure that
farmers' voices are heard and that their hard work is supported.
The Alberta Liberals released their policy on rural communities as part of
their Action Plan for Alberta at the start of this campaign
(www.albertaliberal.com
Stand For").
Other steps an Alberta Liberal government will take for farmers include:
Protect long-term water supplies for agriculture and rural
communities by restricting inter-basin water transfers, phasing out the
pumping of fresh water down oil wells and implementing our coal bed methane
strategy.
Collaborate with cattle producers to build a sustainable base for
the beef industry.
Keep the Alberta Utilities Commission - the former EUB - responsible
and accountable.
Restore regional agriculture offices to create a "one-stop shop" for
rural Albertans for information and consultative services on all provincial
matters.
Review the Surface Rights Act and Expropriation Act to make sure a
fair balance is struck between industry and landowners.
Create a land use plan to balance industrial interests with the
interests of communities and the environment.
"Our farmers and ranchers are the backbone of Alberta, and we'll work with
them to create a sustainable agriculture sector that allows small operators
and family farms to thrive," said Taft.
"It's time for the next Alberta - it's time for a new government."
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