Industry

Avian Flu found at Quebec commercial poultry farm

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…

Farmers maintain optimism for spring seeding despite winter drought

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…

Ongoing U.K. ban on Canadian beef unfair, unjustified

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…

CRSB releases comprehensive update to its Certified Sustainable Beef Framework

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”)    …

Beef prices may be high, but that doesn’t equal big profits for ranchers

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…

Alberta cattle rancher says AI tech helps save time and money

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…

More Albertans are buying entire cows to fill their freezers, say cattle ranchers

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,…

‘It’s humbling and it’s gratifying’: former Sask. agriculture minister appointed to Order of Canada

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…

FCC Report: 2023 economic trends: Meat products

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…

Farmers’ Position Stronger than Realised When Discussing Food Production

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…

52 commercial and backyard flocks in B.C. bird flu infected

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…

Food Producers of Canada (FPC) announces board chair, appointments

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 grocers need to sign code of conduct to stabilize food prices

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…

Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid

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 to offer incentives to cattle farms to reduce methane emissions

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…

Quebec pork farmers reeling as a Perfect Storm creates economic crisis

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 Announces Recipients of First-Ever Wishbone Awards

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…

Smithfield Foods ends contracts with 26 US pig farms, citing oversupply

Smithfield Foods said on Tuesday it will end contracts with 26 hog farms in the U.S. state of Utah, in the latest contraction by the world’s largest pork processor in…

Quebec pork farmers reeling as a ‘perfect storm’ creates economic crisis

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…

FCC’s Drive Away Hunger $1 million match program doubles Drive Away Hunger donations

Drive Away Hunger is welcoming business leader Arlene Dickinson as a partner in the fight against food insecurity in Canada       Dickinson’s venture capital fund, District Ventures Capital,…

Our March 2024 Issue

In our March 2024 issue, we look at the USDA’s aid to wildfire affected communities, Meat snack market projects into the billions, attracting foreign workers, funding to improve sustainability, the pickleball turkey partnership, carbon pricing food production, and much more!