Industry

Farmers on P.E.I. are watching to see what happens next with Bill C-234, a private member’s bill from Conservative MP Ben Lobb that would have removed the carbon tax from propane…

A program offered by the University of Saskatchewan is helping address the shortage of swine veterinarians in western Canada by providing a mechanism through which foreign trained veterinarians can be…

After 30 consecutive years of growth, Canadian farmland values increased again in 2023 and are forecast to rise in 2024, says an expert at Farm Credit Canada, a Crown corporation…

Avian flu has been found at a commercial poultry farm in western Quebec and about 30 people are off work while the operation is sterilized, the local mayor says     by Guy…

Snowfall is far below average this season on the Prairies, where old man winter can often arrive as early as Thanksgiving. But the lack of moisture isn’t dampening the spring…

With the United Kingdom’s trade partnerships shifting in the wake of Brexit, Canada’s high commissioner stresses the need for fairness     by Ralph Goodale The United Kingdom is Canada’s…

Following the first scheduled five-year review, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is pleased to release a fulsome update of the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework (the “Framework”)    …

Graham Overguard, who ranches 230 cow-calf pairs northwest of Sundre, is wondering whether he’ll have enough hay to feed his herd next year     by Kylee Pedersen – CBC…

Ashley Perepelkin says she was born and raised a city girl, never thinking she’d sell fresh beef from cattle she raised on her own Alberta farm with the help of…

Tim Hoven, who raises cattle near Red Deer, says more people are buying beef in bulk from ranchers across the province     by Brendan Coulter – CBC News His family,…

Lorne Hepworth was named a member of the Order, one of 78 appointments in various categories announced by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon      by Jason Warick – CBC News The former…

Sales growth to come from both strong export demand and domestic population growth      Meat products export growth is expected to rebound in 2023 after a weaker 2022, amid…

The Chair in Food Systems Leadership with the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph suggests, when farmers discuss the production of food with their non-farming counterparts, they are…

More than 50 poultry farms in British Columbia have been infected with avian flu since October, but animal health officials say that rate is slowing as the fall migration of…

Following its recent meeting of the Board of Directors, Food Producers of Canada (FPC) announced the appointment of Mr. Irv Teper, CEO and Co-Founder of Concord Premium Meats, and Managing…

All major industry players need to sign on to the grocery code of conduct in order for it to be successful, said Metro Inc. president and CEO Eric La Flèche…

Fed up with taking heat for their industry’s carbon footprint, Canadian ranchers say it’s time for government to step up and fund a solution that will reduce emissions while also…

Canada on Sunday introduced new economic incentives for beef cattle farms in order to reduce methane emissions from cows, according to a statement from the Canadian government     Reuters…

Over the last two years, François Nadeau has chosen to do something rare among his fellow Quebec pork farmers: invest in the future      by Morgan Lowrie – The…

Think Turkey is pleased to announce the first-ever recipients of the 2023 Wishbone Awards. Launched in response to rising food insecurity in Canada, the Wishbone Awards recognize and support community…