MHM Automation will showcase its latest advances in materials handling, chilling and freezing solutions at IFFA 2025, highlighting innovations aimed squarely at boosting efficiency and safety for meat processors      The New Zealand-founded automation specialist, now part of Houston-based Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, will exhibit several breakthrough technologies at its stand (Hall 11.0, Stand A01). Visitors can experience a live demonstration of an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), along with ...

This Earth Day, on April 22, Cleanfarms shines a light on the vital role Canadian farmers play – their innovative spirit and deep-rooted dedication are key to environmental stewardship in agricultural recycling   Newswire “Farmers have always been at the heart of environmental stewardship,” says Barry Friesen, Executive Director of Cleanfarms. “Real change happens when farmers plant their boots on the ground and take the lead. From used crop input ...

The Trump threats against Canada are a wakeup call for the federal and provincial governments on the agricultural front, which has not received the attention it should have for far too long    by Alex Binkley - National Newswatch There has been too little attention paid to an export development strategy for farm and food products, says Tyler Bjornson, principal and founder of T. Bjornson and Associates Consulting, whose experience ...

The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and Egg Farmers of Canada are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period for the proposed amendments to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pullets and Laying Hens     The comment period is an opportunity for all those with an interest in hen care and welfare to review the draft revisions and provide input that will ...

The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is calling on the Government of Canada and all federal party leaders to take urgent and meaningful action in support of the country's meat industry, as escalating trade tensions with China threaten thousands of jobs and the financial health of major processors     The recent imposition of a 25% retaliatory tariff on Canadian pork by China has dealt a severe blow to one of ...

A partner with Polar Pork says, once again, Canada's farmers are taking the hit for federal trade policies that have nothing to do with agriculture   By Bruce Cochrane - Farmscape.ca Last month, in retaliation for Canadian tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and Chinese steel and aluminum products, China imposed a 100 percent tariff on Canadian canola oil, oil cakes, and pea imports and a 25 percent tariff on Canadian pork ...

Food bank clients across the country have had access to fresh, nutritious eggs for the past quarter century, thanks to a long-standing partnership between Egg Farmers of Canada and Food Banks Canada    Now, with food bank visits surpassing two million each month—the highest level of all time — this collaboration has never been more crucial. To acknowledge the tremendous contributions and loyalty of partner organizations, like Egg Farmers of ...