Policy
TrustBIX and Cantriex Livestock International signed a new agreement for TrustBIX to provide chain-of-custody services that support Cantriex and their beef brand Authentic Angus in providing a declaration for source…
Illness can disrupt a farm’s operation. And COVID-19 striking key members of a farm family could be devastating. That’s why experts strongly advise to develop a straightforward plan or list…
Have you seen a drone buzzing by in a park and wondered what all the fuss is about? These flying vehicles may seem like just an upgrade to the remote-controlled…
Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have published a study that shows beef cattle can tolerate higher concentrations of sulphates in drinking water than previously believed “There are clear…
The Mexican government notified Canada and the U.S. late Friday that it is ready to implement the revised North American trade agreement, leaving it up to the Americans now to…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the Canadian government and the Ontario government have announced financial assistance measures for individuals and businesses, including farm businesses. OFA has developed a…
A Professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine suggests, in an evolving animal health environment, biosecurity remains the number one defence against swine disease by Bruce Cochrane – FarmScape…
Save-On-Foods has committed $500,000 toward their $1 million fundraising goal aimed at giving kids easier access to school meal supports during the COVID-19 pandemic With an estimated one in five…
Even as COVID-19 causes online grocery orders to surge and restaurant revenues to plummet in Canada, an update released today to the country’s 2020 Food Price Report shows this year’s…
The launch of a new Canadian immigration pilot for foreign workers in the agri-food industry has been rescheduled as the government continues its response to coronavirus by Shelby Thevenot The…
Dan Darling, President of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) today issued the following statement in response to the pledge by G20 leaders and trade ministers “In these unprecedented and…
While it may be easier than most for farmers to self-isolate in their tractors and farmyards, they too are unable to hide from the widespread impacts of the coronavirus by…
Britain has officially left the European Union and faces the challenge of negotiating a new trading relationship with the bloc before the end of the transition period on Dec. 31,…
Canada’s agriculture sector is warning of higher prices and potential food shortages if it it isn’t designated an essential service and allowed to do business as usual during the COVID-19…
In the global race to find a COVID-19 vaccine, the federal government announced Monday it is pumping $23 million into an academic research lab in Saskatchewan by Scott Anderson –…
An American poet once said, “Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.” This quote especially rings true for farmers and ranchers. The March 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food…
Canada is asking recently retired meat inspectors to come back to work as it tries to ease staffing shortages and ensure the food system remains intact during the coronavirus outbreak,…
Chicken Farmers of Canada is launching a new logo, one that revitalizes its corporate look and demonstrates, visibly, its ability to adapt and change This new logo incorporates the distinctive…
Canadian farmers and food businesses work hard so Canadians have quality food on their grocery store shelves and kitchen tables. In these times of uncertainty, it is more important than…
Governments around the world are taking steps to control the speed at which the virus spreads, but the economic impacts are only starting to materialize. Proper risk management strategies start…
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!
