Politics & Science

CCA Budget Reaction: Budget 2024 sends a positive indicator that meaningful changes are coming to Livestock Tax Deferral

On behalf of beef producers, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is cautiously optimistic that the Government recognized the Livestock Tax Deferral’s effectiveness in providing relief for producers in Budget 2024…

CFIB Budget Comment: Capital gains and $2.5 billion in carbon tax rebates for small firms

The 2024 budget changes on capital gains will create many winners and losers among Canada’s entrepreneurs, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). CFIB notes important budget progress…

Where is all of B.C.’s groundwater going?

Growing up on a ranch in the Columbia River Valley, water has always been part of Kat Hartwig’s life, and over the years, she’s noticed changes     by Brenna…

Navigating the Impact of Bill C-58: From the House of Common’s Corridors to Canada’s Trade Corridors

Spring has sprung and farmers are back in the fields; however, in the corridors of the House of Commons, the spotlight is now on Bill C-58     by Alex Oulton – Canadian…

NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget

New Democrats say they are pushing for the Liberal government to fund a national school food program in the upcoming federal budget      The Canadian Press The party says…

Ottawa announces funding to improve sustainability benchmark for Agri-Food

More and more people around the world are looking for high-quality, sustainable food products, and food brands need to respond to evolving market access rules to operate and enter new…

Pickleball Canada Thinks Turkey for National Protein Partnership

Pickleball Canada named Think Turkey as the National Protein Partner of Pickleball Canada and Presenting Partner of the 2024 Myoflex Pickleball Canada National Championship       Pickleball Canada National…

Canadian Farmers Want Carbon Tax Relief, and What it Means For You

From PEI to the prairies, farmers across Canada are waiting with baited breath to see what will happen next with a private member’s bill that was debated in the House of…

Minister MacAulay announces support for dairy, poultry and egg processors across Canada

Canada’s supply management system is the backbone of rural communities across the country and supports countless Canadian family farms       Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,…

U.K. walks away from trade talks with Canada

British negotiators walked away from trade talks with Canada Thursday — a dramatic development that taps the brakes on a bilateral trade deal between the two Commonwealth nations that has been…

Minister MacAulay announces nearly $10 million in funding to strengthen local food security

From coast to coast, food banks and community organizations provide vital support and services to address local food security needs and increase access to healthy food     by Agriculture…

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg raising cows with a unique diet of macadamia and beer, ventures into beef production

The move marks a deviation from Zuckerberg’s tech-centric pursuits, positioning the cattle project as a distinct passion project within his multifaceted portfolio     by Pranav Dixit – bt Business…

Recombinant African Swine Fever Virus Provides Tool to Evaluate Antiviral Compounds

A recombinant African Swine Fever virus designed to fluoresce when it replicates is helping researchers evaluate the effectiveness of antiviral compounds for use in developing new drugs to help control…

Are solar farms really a threat to food farms?

Sprawling solar farms have raised concerns that renewable energy will harm food production in Canada — including in Alberta, where the province has paused approval of any large wind or solar projects…

Trudeau attends APEC summit in San Francisco

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau focused on old friendships and newfangled paths to affordability Wednesday as he touched down in California for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco  …

Meat made from cells, not livestock, is here but could it replace traditional farming?

A familiar aroma wafted through the Believer Meats test kitchen earlier this year as Research and Development Chef Andres Voloschin flipped sizzling strips of chicken conjured from cells    …

China’s ambassador seeks rational trade relations with Canada amid political differences

China’s ambassador to Canada says Ottawa’s allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections are hurting economic ties, but he insists his country isn’t punishing Canada      by Dylan Robertson…

Canada takes steps to protect pork trade in case of ASF

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is marking an important milestone in its approach to protect the trade of live pigs, pork and pork products in the event of an…

Government of Canada announces $219 million to support farmers and ranchers in Western Canada facing the impacts of drought and wildfires

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada has allocated $219 million through the AgriRecovery Framework to support farmers and ranchers in Western…

Swine Innovation Porc Annual Report Highlights Swine Cluster 3 Accomplishments

Swine Innovation Porc’s just released 2022-23 annual report highlights accomplishments achieved through the swine cluster research program    by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca Swine Innovation Porc, the national organization focused on…

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!