Politics & Science

Scientists Develop AI Tools to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Livestock Farming and Land Use

Loughborough University computer scientists have developed AI tools that offer insights into how greenhouse gas emissions associated with UK livestock farming and land use can be reduced      …

Bird flu found in Gander Bay poultry, food inspection agency says

Avian influenza has been found in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to a news release from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency     by Maddie Ryan – CBC News     The agency declared…

U.S. agriculture secretary confirmed as tariff fights loom

Brooke Rollins was confirmed as secretary of agriculture, placing a close ally of President Donald Trump into a key Cabinet position at a time when mass deportation plans could lead…

MacAulay announces funding to help farmers lower emissions and build resilience

Farmers care deeply about the land and have been leaders when it comes to taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural businesses and economy…

IFFA 2025: AI, robotics and sensor technology are raising the industry to new heights 

The meat and protein processing industry is facing major challenges with pressure on prices, and the ongoing shortage of skilled labour call for efficient working practices if the industry is…

Minister MacAulay announces funding to help farmers lower emissions and build resilience

Farmers care deeply about the land and have been leaders when it comes to taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural businesses and economy…

Meat Institute Provides President Trump with Strategies to Reduce Costly Regs. & Address Meat Prices

The Meat Institute today sent the following letter to President Donald Trump to provide strategies to reduce burdensome regulations and address meat prices for consumers      The following is…

Canada should focus on larger vision during talks with Trump administration

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House brought with it an executive order launching a study of the United States’ trade relationship with Canada, pushing the threat of devastating…

U.S. tariffs could become catalyst to bolster Canadian supply chains

Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods could accelerate a push to ramp up domestic food processing and manufacturing, even as some companies consider moving operations south    Rosa Saba…

Canada has counter-tariffs ready if Trump launches trade war

Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond with counter-tariffs against the U.S. if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to begin a trade war in North America…

AI drone maker applies for FAA Certification for Agricultural and Wildfire Industry use

ZenaTech, Inc., a technology company specializing in AI  drone solutions announced that its subsidiary, ZenaDrone, has applied for a Federal Aviation Authority crop sprayer “Agricultural Aircraft Operations Certification”   Global…

Canada’s pork industry renews financial investment in USask swine welfare chair

Dr. Yolande Seddon (PhD), an associate professor in swine behaviour and welfare at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), was named the renewed USask Chair in Swine Welfare on…

P.E.I beef producers concerned about Trump tariff threat

People in Prince Edward Island’s beef industry have told American politicians face to face that they are worried about Donald Trump’s impending tariff on imports from Canada  CBC News The…

Avian flu shows worrisome human virus mutation

Infectious disease experts say the avian flu case that infected a 13-year-old in British Columbia shows “worrisome” signs that the virus could be mutating to more easily infect humans, but…

Q&A: Alberta agriculture minister says tariffs and water main focus for upcoming year

The past year saw ups and downs for the province’s agriculture sector, from a dwindling beef herd to narrowly avoiding the worst impacts of drought, to concerns sparked by incoming U.S.…

Premiers united in fight against U.S. tariffs despite Ottawa drama

All 13 of the country’s premiers will remain united as “Team Canada” in the face of a tariff threat from the United States despite “chaos” in Ottawa, Ontario Premier Doug…

Chrystia Freeland Resignation Announced

News broke across the wires throughout the country this morning, that on the day Finance Minister, and Canada’s sitting Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, was to announce her fall economic…

Trump tariffs could raise cost of everything from beef and pork to avocados and tequila

U.S. prices may rise next year for avocados, strawberries and other fresh produce, and consumers could face shortages, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on plans to slap tariffs on…

Digestion of Livestock waste project announced

Lystek International (Lystek) is excited to announce the LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study with support from the Department of Natural Resources Canada and Brown and Caldwell by The Canadian Press Lystek…

Trump’s tariff shock equals pain on both sides of the Canada / U.S. border

Business and political leaders in Canada say there will be pain if Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods,…

Our January 2025 Issue

In our January 2025 issue we dive into the Smithfield files IPO, Global Red Meat Market trends, Solar Energy and Agricultural activities, Brazil adopting beef traceability, Meat Processing equipment, Rising agriculture crime, Canadian Ag investing, the Meat Institute's new COO, and much more!