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Relief announced for farmers; more needed


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Relief is on the way for farmers and agricultural producers in the Rainy River District, but there are worries it won’t be enough.
At a press conference held Tuesday afternoon inside the Ontario Crops Research Centre – Emo, formerly the Emo Agricultural Research Station, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was joined via Zoom by Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to announce up to $2-million is being made available for area farmers to address the impacts the drought conditions in the region have had on their ability to grow crops and raise cattle. Dubbed the Northwestern Livestock Emergency Assistance Initiative, the funds will be split into two streams that are aimed at addressing the immediate need for feed in the district, as well as supporting farmers who need to purchase emergency equipment to combat the dry conditions. ....

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