Industry

Average Family to Pay $400 More For Groceries Next Year

The average Canadian family will pay about $400 more for groceries and roughly $150 more for dining out next year, an annual food price report predicts by Aleksandra Sagan –…

Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Names Where Food Comes From as Independent Certification Body

Where Food Comes From, Inc. (WFCF) (OTCQB: WFCF), the most trusted resource for independent, third-party verification of food production practices in North America, today announced it has been approved by…

Renewed Commitment in Manitoba Meets Shared Agricultural Sustainability Goals

Fertilizer Canada, the Government of Manitoba, and Keystone Agricultural Producers have renewed their partnership to promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship as the leading approach to sustainable nutrient beneficial management practices (BMPs)…

Maple Leaf Foods to Build New $660 Million London Plant

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…

December 1st Marks Beef Livestock Antibiotic Prescription Policy Start

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…

New Program Aims to Help Farmers with Mental Health Issues

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…

Bovine Tuberculosis Identified in B.C.

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…

Genes That Could Lead to Improvement of Beef Cattle are Identified in Brazil

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…

Burning of the Brand Kicks off Canada’s Largest Livestock Show in Regina

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 Warns of Spreading Swine Fever Crisis. But Will the Pork Reach Canada?

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…

Canadian Western Agribition opens Monday

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…

Canadian Pork Excellence Speaks Directly to Consumers

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 Announces 2018 Canadian Food Safety Recognition Award Winners

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…

Prudent Use and Safety Key Considerations when Using Veterinary Drugs

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 Goes Home

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…

African Swine Fever Could Roil Global Pork Market

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…

Food Delivery Apps a Double-Edged Sword for Canadian Restaurants Looking to Grow Business

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…

New Study finds 6.4 Million Canadians Limit the Meat They Eat

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 Develops Robotic Cattle Driver to Improve Animal Welfare and Employee Safety

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…

Canadian Producers Weathering Market Volatility

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 December 2024 Issue

In our December 2024 issue we look at the Indonesia Economic Partnership Agreement, Federal funding for the Cattle Industry’s Improvement initiatives, Ontario’s Agritourism Sector, Cargill cutting jobs, A&W tackling food waste, Consumer Trust over Climate Optics, the rising cost of doing business, and much more!