Agriculture
An Agricultural Economist with the University of Alberta says there’s an increasing level of dissatisfaction among consumers with their knowledge of what goes into producing food By Bruce Cochrane –…
Construction of an $8 million expansion has begun at the Olymel agrifood processing plant in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, expanding the company’s chicken boning and cooking to the facility’s existing production operations. Olymel…
Another round of NAFTA talks wrapped up with all key issues still deadlocked Tuesday as negotiators prepared to leave Mexico City with a plethora of question marks lingering over the…
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s trade mission to China is off to a strong start, with industry groups reaching a multitude of new deals in Shanghai and Guangzhou that…
The Canadian Meat Council says a modified Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement offers tremdous potential for growth in Canada’s red meat exports By Bruce Cochrane – FarmScape Online Marcus Mattinson,…
Canada and Mexico are prepared to engage the United States on one of its most contentious demands for NAFTA, in an early indication that proposals currently deemed non-starters could, in…
As NAFTA negotiations resume this week, Canada and Mexico have been taking a hard line against the so-called “poison pills” the U.S. has put forward during their increasingly acrimonious talks…
There’s no doubt it has created interest. And depending on who you talk to, it could be the biggest opportunity the beef industry has had in years courtesy of –…
Scores of cattle producers will need to offset the impacts of this year’s poor pasture conditions and feed shortages in parts of the Prairies by Richard Kamchen – Farm Credit…
The Chair of Manitoba Pork is calling on Manitoba’s political leaders to demonstrate their support for a resurrected Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement Bruce Cochrane – FarmScape Online On behalf…
China’s ambassador to Canada says his country hopes the U.S., Canada and Mexico can “make achievements” in ongoing NAFTA talks Speaking to reporters after meeting with Nova Scotia’s cabinet, Ambassador…
Japan said ministers of countries remaining in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal had agreed in principle on Thursday on a way to proceed after the withdrawal of the…
Celebrating it’s 95th year and touted as the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian winter fair, this years Royal Agriculture Winter Fair is certainly not disappointing, with a lot…
Canada is about to strengthen its position as one of the world’s top agriculture and agri-food trading nations, according to a pair of reports issued by Farm Credit Canada “Our…
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canada’s farmers by investing in the growth of, and innovation in, Canada’s agri-food sector Budget 2017 sets the ambitious goal of growing…
More Canadian livestock will be raised outside of Canada using prized Canadian genetics. Farmers around the world demand Canada’s superior livestock breeds so they can raise cows and goats that…
Chicken Industry Concludes New Federal Provincial Agreement and Welcomes Alberta Back into the Flock
The final step in concluding a new Federal Provincial Agreement for Chicken (FPA) was taken earlier this week. On October 31st, Farm Products Council of Canada determined that Governor-in-Council approval…
Staying on top of a cattle herd is a 24-hour a day task, especially in areas where predators are frequently on the prowl with an appetite for livestock by Craig…
Ron Davidson has a special vantage point of the new Trans Pacific Partnership. As the senior vice-president of international trade and public affairs for the Canadian Meat Council, he’s witnessed…
Thanks to an ambitious Cargill Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration pilot, by the end of 2018 the company’s customers should be one step closer to providing consumers with beef from operations…
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!
