National Farmers Union (United States)

• The livestream starts at 7 a.m. CDT and will feature close to a dozen small organic family farms and farmers coast to coast.
• Organic Valley farmers showcase the heart of agriculture — small family farms," said Jaclyn Cardin, Organic Valley chief brand officer.
• On National Farmers Day, as you see how Organic Valley farmers are protecting where your food comes from, remember that supporting local organic farmers is an investment in both our future and the preservation of family farming traditions."
• On National Farmers Day, Organic Valley encourages consumers to virtually explore some of the small organic family farms protecting where their food comes from.

• Canadians are feeling the effects of these stresses: in 2021, nearly 16 per cent of provincial households experienced some degree of food insecurity.
• But a basic income guarantee would involve regular payments, not just a one-time rebate.

What the research says

• We draw on our research with Coalition Canada, a network of basic income advocacy groups.
• Our research brought interdisciplinary teams of scholars and practitioners together to develop a series of case studies examining basic income through the lens of different sectors.
• Overall, our research suggests that a basic income guarantee could have a significant impact on the economic uncertainties faced by farmers and fishing communities in Canada.

Reducing economic uncertainty

• One potential impact of a basic income guarantee would be reducing economic uncertainty for the most vulnerable agriculture and fisheries workers.
• A basic income guarantee could offer individuals more financial security and control over their employment choices, and thus address the racialized, classed and gendered disparities prominent in food systems labour.

Supporting new fishers and farmers

• Supporting new farmers and fishers, especially those using more socially and ecologically sustainable practices, is an essential part of building a more resilient food system.
• While a basic income guarantee alone can’t address these challenges, it could provide greater economic stability for new farmers and fishers when they invest in infrastructure and training.

Preparing for future stressors

• A basic income guarantee could also be a step towards building resilience against ongoing stressors, like the climate crisis and extreme weather events, along with preparing for future emergencies.
• The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that those with more stable incomes and flexible work arrangements are better able to adapt to unexpected shocks.

Next steps for the food system

• A basic income guarantee also shouldn’t replace contributory programs, like the Employment Insurance fishing benefits.
• There is also a need to think systematically and holistically about the role of basic income across the food system.
• The only way to accomplish this is with further input from farming and fishing communities and Indigenous communities in collaboration with anti-poverty, food sovereignty and food justice organizations.

• NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Milking Robots Market size is expected to reach $4.4 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 11.9% CAGR during the forecast period.
• Milking robots are automated milking systems in which milking occurs without direct operator intervention.
• In multi-stall automated milking systems, one robot may service three or four milking stalls; there is specialized cleaning equipment for udders.
• On the basis of System Type, the Milking Robots Market is divided into Single-stall Units, Multi-stall Units, and Automated Milking Rotary.

• The "United Kingdom Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
• Animal illness outbreaks are a significant motivator for the use ofanimal feed, which promotes animal health and helps to regulate the food supply chain.
• Due to expanding meat consumption and health consciousness in the country, the UK animal feed market has a large share of the European feed market.
• Furthermore, rising public awareness of the health advantages of algae-based components in animal feed is a crucial factor driving market expansion.