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Here’s today’s agriculture news.
The Lead
The Indian government has offered to suspend three controversial new agricultural laws for up to 18 months as Prime Minister Narendra Modi attempts to quell nearly two months of protests by thousands of Indian farmers. As Bloomberg reports, the country’s top court had already put the implementation of the laws on hold and a panel of experts has been formed in an effort to end the deadlock. However, farmers have refused to appear before the panel, demanding full repeal of the laws.
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The territorial government, Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) and Yukon First Nations met with federal ministers virtually Wednesday to advance shared priorities.
“As in previous years, these trilateral Yukon Days meetings are an opportunity to advance mutual interests through a united voice and identify opportunities for collaboration with the federal government,” the government and CYFN said Thursday.
Themes of this year’s discussions included community safety, First Nations housing, health and salmon management.
Premier Sandy Silver and CYFN Grand Chief Peter Johnston, along with several chiefs and ministers, emphasized the importance of respecting Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements and making long-term, sustainable investments in areas that support the wellbeing of all Yukoners.