Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced an investment of $15 million to the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) to support market development efforts and sales of Canadian field crops in global markets through customer education and training. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-1059.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and Conservative MP Kelly Block (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, Sask.) announced an investment of up to $2.16 million to the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) to address the crop sector’s need for improved crop research and development. This project aims to better understand the interactions among crops, soils, environment and economics, and how … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Wai Young (Vancouver South, B.C.) announced an investment of over $740,000 in matching funds to help the Canadian seafood sector expand into new global markets and increase sales for high-end seafood products. The Canadian Pacific Kazunoko Association will receive $614,068 over three years to brand and market salted … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that Canadian beef and livestock producers can now benefit from expanded export opportunities in two international markets. Qatar has approved all beef imports from Canada, enabling Canadian beef producers to benefit from greater export opportunities in the Gulf region. Effective immediately, Canadian beef … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced the reappointment of Jason Skinner to the board of directors of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Mr. Skinner’s appointment is for a three-year term effective March 12, 2015. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced the reappointment of Jacques Laforge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of … Read more
Conservative MP Greg Kerr (West Nova, N.S.) announced an investment of $182,739 to Nova Agri Inc. to research and develop new products derived from fruits and vegetables. This investment builds on previous support under Growing Forward, which enabled the company to test-market two new blueberry juice blends with enhanced health attributes and to experiment with climate … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced an investment of $7.5 million to the Canadian Agri-Traceability Services to develop, implement and operate a national livestock traceability data service.This national traceability database will collect, maintain and manage information in accordance with national standards, federal and provincial regulations, and the specific needs and requirements of industry. The project … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) addressed the 23rd Tri-National Agricultural Accord where he underscored the importance for all three NAFTA countries to recognize and promote free and unfettered trade to drive competitiveness, create jobs and generate economic opportunities. Ritz underscored the importance of ending the discrimination against Canadian cattle and hogs under mandatory U.S. Country of Origin … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) appeared before the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food to speak about important proposed legislation that will provide stronger markets and a bright future for Canadian farmers. The Agricultural Growth Act (Bill C-18) will modernize existing statutes that regulate Canada’s agriculture sector to bring them in line with the latest … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Ted Falk (Provencher, Man.) announced a repayable contribution of up to $4.6 million to Hemp Oil Canada to help build a brand new world-class hemp processing facility with the latest in conveyance, processing and quality assurance equipment. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
