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Government of Canada partners with civil society organizations to create new sustainable agriculture research network

Investment in research is key to driving better outcomes for the agricultural sector and positioning Canada to seize the economic opportunities of a net-zero future      François-Philippe Champagne, Minister…

New U.S. meat labelling rules causing Canadian cattle industry concern

New meat labelling rules in the United States could have an impact on the ability of Canadian beef producers to move their product into its largest consumer market    …

Canada revives U.S. trade forum ahead of Biden-Trump poll rematch

Canada is rebooting an official forum to smooth its $3.4-billion-a-day (US$2.5 billion) trading relationship with the U.S. ahead of the “unpredictability” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sees with a potential return…

Spread of ASF to Albania Highlights Need to Control Wild Pigs

The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center suggests the spread of African Swine Fever into Albania highlights the risks posed by wild pigs     by Bruce Cochrane…

Meat Institute Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity

Celebrating nearly 120 years of leadership on behalf of America’s meat companies, the Meat Institute (formerly the “North American Meat Institute”) today unveiled a new logo and brand identity Meat…

CCA Reacts to Voluntary Product of USA Labeling Ruling

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is disappointed that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a final Product of USA labeling rule that adopts the most onerous standard in…

Ministers MacAulay and Ng respond to “Product of USA” labelling regulations

Ministers  MacAulay and Ng released the following joint statement in response to the final rule released by the United States related to the “Product of USA” voluntary labelling regulations for…

Food Inflation In Canada: What You Need To Know

The question on every Canadian’s mind lately: Why are grocery prices still so high?     by Courtney Reilly-Larke & Fiona Campbell – Forbes Canada Granted, the price growth for…

Data Gathered Using AI at Slaughter Offers Insight into Animal Welfare on the Farm

A researcher with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says information gathered at the abattoir through the use of artificial intelligence can be used by the producer to improve animal…

BC Farmer’s Markets contribute $233M to BC economy

BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM), in collaboration with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), have completed a large, province-wide study to measure the economic impacts of farmers’ markets…

Texas Panhandle ranchers face grim cattle losses from wildfires

First, the flames came storming across the vistas of the Texas Panhandle, burning through the grassy plains and scrub land of the region’s cattle ranches      Sean Murphy and…

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…

Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

Ask John Wildenborg if he thinks Canadians will be paying more for steak during future barbecue seasons, and the owner of Calgary specialty butcher shop Master Meats doesn’t hesitate  …

Swine Health Information Center Issues Call for Research Proposals

The Swine Health Information Center has issued a call for research proposals targeting priorities identified in its 2024 Plan of Work     by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca The Swine…

Maple Leaf Foods combining meat and plant protein businesses into one

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is combining its meat and plant protein businesses into one as it seeks to focus the company and drive growth     by Rosa Saba –…

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…

Minister MacAulay opens Canada’s first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

Canada has strong business and people-to-people ties across the Indo-Pacific region, and the Government of Canada will continue working to create new opportunities for Canadian farmers, producers, and the agri-food…

Ungraded Beef hitting Canadian store shelves

If you have spotted “ungraded beef” at your grocery store recently – it’s not a mystery meat. In fact, officials say it’s completely safe to consume     by Pat…

Canada announces further investment to strengthen global pork sector position

Canada’s pork industry is an economic powerhouse, employing tens of thousands of Canadians and contributing billions to Canada’s GDP     by Canada Newswire As the global demand for pork…

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!