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Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is building a $660-million fresh-poultry facility in London, Ont., that will enhance its ability to process higher-margin products by closing three aging plants in the province…
Starting December 1, 2018, all Beef livestock producers will need a prescription from a licenced veterinarian before they can buy a medically important antibiotic (MIA) for therapeutic use in livestock…
It’s been a stressful year for farmers in Manitoba. A wet fall led to a late harvest that meant barely getting the crops off the field on time before the…
A cow from a farm in British Columbia’s southern Interior has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there is no risk to human health…
Beef cattle improvement programs have focused for decades on promoting the rapid growth of calves. Now, the goal is to improve other traits, such as meat tenderness or ribeye muscle…
Advancing market access opportunities in China for our farmers, processors and exporters is key to the continued growth of the Canadian economy, and to achieving the Government of Canada’s target…
The 48th annual Canadian Western Agribition has officially kicked off in Regina, a show that draws thousands of people from across the globe By Jonathan Guignard – Global News Canadian…
China is struggling to control the rapid spread of African swine fever among its pigs, which is becoming a massive blow to the world’s top pork producer. The country produces…
One of the world’s largest livestock shows opens today at Evraz Place in Regina. The Agribition is one of the most regarded livestock events in North America and typically features…
The Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council says Canada’s new food safety and animal care assurance program speaks directly to what consumers are looking for By Bruce Cochrane –…
NSF International, a global public health organization, announces the winners of the NSF International 2018 Food Safety Recognition Awards. The awards recognize Canadian food and beverage companies and individuals that…
A Manitoba based swine veterinarian suggests the main considerations to keep in mind when using veterinary drugs are prudent use, food safety and worker safety by Bruce Cochrane – FarmScape…
Beretta Farms is thrilled to announce that its head office is moving back to the farm. The company’s headquarters will now operate out of the rural property located just outside…
Canada is pushing back against U.S. attempts to change the text of their September trade pact and the issue may have to be referred to ministers to settle, a Canadian…
Outbreaks of a highly contagious swine disease could roil pork shipments worldwide next year, Smithfield Foods chief executive officer said on Friday, further reordering the global flow of farm goods…
Ask chef Mollie J Jacques about her experience with delivery apps such as Uber Eats, and she’ll recall the numerous times staff at the Toronto pizza place where she worked…
Canada and China have a longstanding partnership and our commercial relations continue to grow. Canada is diversifying into fast-growing Asian markets to open up new opportunities for a wide range…
With World Vegan Day on November 1, Dalhousie University is today releasing preliminary findings of a key study looking at Canadians’ attitudes toward plant-based protein alternatives “More and more Canadians…
Cargill has developed an industry-first robotic cattle driver aimed at improving animal welfare and employee safety The robots are designed to move cattle from pens to the harvest area, reducing…
A Farm Credit Canada report on trade indicates Canadian agricultural producers doing a good job dealing with market volatility by Bruce Cochrane – FarmScape Online A just released Farm Credit…
Our May 2024 Issue
In our May 2024 issue we feature the Meat Institutes Animal Handling Updates; Avian Bird Flu response; Maple Leaf profits; the new lead of the Woman’s Meat Group; CFIB’s take on the 2024 Federal Budget, and much more!
