The BC Conservatives are picking on the NDP over the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BCTFC).
害羞草研究所淭he closure of the BCTFC is a direct result of the NDP害羞草研究所檚 continued neglect and mismanagement of our agricultural sector,害羞草研究所� leader John Rustad said in a statement.
His comments come after a three-day visit to Okanagan by BC United Leader Kevin Falcon, who called for an independent investigation of the BCTFC.
Rustad outlined his party害羞草研究所檚 plan to double agricultural production in the province:
- Increase funding for research and development in agricultural technology to enhance productivity and financial sustainability;
- Provide financial incentives and grants to farmers for adopting innovative farming techniques and expanding their operations;
- Improve infrastructure in rural areas to support efficient transportation and distribution of agricultural products;
- Expand educational programs and training opportunities for young farmers to ensure the next generation is well-equipped with modern farming skills;
- Facilitate access to new markets for B.C. farmers, both domestically and internationally, to increase demand for B.C.-grown products;
- Slash red tape and scrap the carbon tax to reduce operational costs for farmers, making agricultural production more financially viable and competitive.
害羞草研究所淲e need a government that values and invests in our agricultural sector, not one that neglects it until it collapses,害羞草研究所� Rustad said.
Under David Eby害羞草研究所檚 leadership, farmers are left to struggle without the support they need, he added.
