Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced that both the federal and provincial governments will invest nearly $1.5 million in 289 on-farm food safety projects. More than half of all projects (165) will take place on hog farms. Projects were also approved for beef (46), poultry (40) and … Read more
After connecting farm-based businesses with ideas, information and other resources for 20 years, the next Direct Farm Marketing Conference will encourage participants to find new marketing opportunities for sustainable growth, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced. The conference takes place March 6 and 7 in Brandon and will include sessions … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the 2015 Crop Insurance Program. The Crop Insurance budget for 2015 is $154 million. Coverage levels are increasing to $183 per acre, up from $162 per acre in 2014. Premiums are going down to an average of $7.06 per acre from $7.47 … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced that the Crop Logistics Working Group has received a renewed mandate to bring together agriculture sector experts to provide advice on how to improve the grain handling and transportation system. The working group will be chaired by Murdoch MacKay and will include representation from across the agriculture sector. The … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) addressed the 38th Annual Convention of the Western Barley Growers Association where he underscored the importance of the barley industry in creating jobs and economic growth in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-1059. The 2015 Canadian Agricultural Outlook was released, pointing to a strong future for the agricultural sector. After coming off … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced $3 million in funding for a new research cluster led by the Canadian Food Innovators (CFI). This investment will help the food and beverage processing industry in developing new processes that enhance quality while managing food safety risks. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-1059. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, … Read more
The Government of Canada is making an investment of $3.7 million to help Integrated Grain Processors Cooperative (IGPC) Ethanol Inc. install Canada’s first Fiber Separation Technology(TM) (FST) system to help boost production through operational efficiencies. This investment will enable IGPC Ethanol to have a higher output of ethanol, corn oil and distillers’ grains, develop new … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) concluded a series of meetings in Washington, DC, where he reiterated Canada’s position on U.S. Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) to U.S. House and Senate members. Ritz held bilateral discussions with representatives from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. He also led a delegation which included the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the Canadian … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) is leading an industry delegation to Washington, D.C., to reinforce Canada’s position on U.S. Country of Origin Labelling to key industry coalitions and members of the newly elected U.S. House and Senate. The delegation includes members from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the Canadian Pork Council, and the Canadian Meat Council. “Our government will … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and Manitoba’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Ron Kostyshyn announced that the federal and Manitoba governments have provided $250,000 in research funding and $969,000 for equipment to help identify and address problems caused by canola diseases and pests. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-1059.
