The agriculture sector has put out a “call on government for immediate action” as border blockade continues, says an.Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA) press release..“Alberta’s cattle feeders, and the entire agricultural value chain, have been trying to inform protestors and government alike to the significant impact this ongoing blockade is having on our rural economy,” said the press release..“While we understand the frustrations over remaining mandates and support the right to protest, this prolonged blocking of vital roads and borders is illegal and is having a significant negative impact on the important economic trade these locations support.”.Alberta’s cattle feeding sector generates economic output of $2.9 billion, a GDP of $983 million and directly employs approximately 20,000 people, said ACFA..“ACFA and its members ask the protestors to recognize the significant harm they are causing to their own neighbours, colleagues, and industry,” said the ACFA..“This will impact everyone along the beef value chain from cow-calf operators all the way to processors..“We are not asking for protests to stop, rather that the approach is changed so not to further detriment trade and the agriculture and agri-food industry.”.The ACFA urges the provincial government to take initiative in finding solutions to ensure border reopening before “irreversible effects” impact the economy, mental health and animal welfare..Ewa Sudyk is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.esudyk@westernstandardonline.com
The agriculture sector has put out a “call on government for immediate action” as border blockade continues, says an.Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA) press release..“Alberta’s cattle feeders, and the entire agricultural value chain, have been trying to inform protestors and government alike to the significant impact this ongoing blockade is having on our rural economy,” said the press release..“While we understand the frustrations over remaining mandates and support the right to protest, this prolonged blocking of vital roads and borders is illegal and is having a significant negative impact on the important economic trade these locations support.”.Alberta’s cattle feeding sector generates economic output of $2.9 billion, a GDP of $983 million and directly employs approximately 20,000 people, said ACFA..“ACFA and its members ask the protestors to recognize the significant harm they are causing to their own neighbours, colleagues, and industry,” said the ACFA..“This will impact everyone along the beef value chain from cow-calf operators all the way to processors..“We are not asking for protests to stop, rather that the approach is changed so not to further detriment trade and the agriculture and agri-food industry.”.The ACFA urges the provincial government to take initiative in finding solutions to ensure border reopening before “irreversible effects” impact the economy, mental health and animal welfare..Ewa Sudyk is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.esudyk@westernstandardonline.com
