The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has made it's recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.
Scott Ross, CFA Director of Business Risk Management says strategic investments in the agri-food sector would benefit all Canadians.
He notes the ag industry is uniquely positioned to seize upcoming opportunities as the world's middle-class population continues to grow.
The federation recommended the 2017 federal budget create tax policies which would allow family farms to grow and create opportunities for new farmers to get into the business.
Other recommedations included supporting the development and adoption of clean ag technology and establishing a market infrastructure to capitalize on emerging market opportunities.
Ross feels farmers play a key role in sustaining Canada's economic future, especially with the world's population projected to hit 9 billion by 2050.
The CFA's Rural Policy Committee also recommended the federal government focus on strengthening the role of agriculture to help support rural Canada by addressing shortages in the agri-food workforce.
