Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canada Brand strategy reached a major milestone at the end of 2012, registering its 500th member. The strategy provides branding tools and advice to companies to help them differentiate and promote their products as Canadian, in order to stand out from the competition and increase their sales. This includes application of … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced the Government of Canada has reached an agreement with Japan to expand market access to Canadian beef from animals under 30 months of age (UTM) – an improvement over the current requirement, which only permits beef exports from animals under … Read more
The government is helping create new uses for agricultural and seafood waste that will generate economic and environmental benefits in Newfoundland and Labrador. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, N.L.) announced an investment that will help turn these by-products into green energy and fertilizer. With this … Read more
With the support of the government, Saskatchewan forage industry members will work together to develop and implement a strategy to improve the sector's competitiveness and to ensure its long-term prosperity. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced an investment that will help the Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) build partnerships and promote industry-wide dialogue through the … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) spoke at the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association's 43rd Annual Convention, "Capturing Opportunities in an Open Market", underscoring the wheat industry's vital role in creating jobs and economic growth in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) met with farmers in the Camrose, Alta., area to get their input on agriculture policies and to discuss ideas to generate future growth and economic prosperity. Conservative MP Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot, Alta.) hosted the roundtable discussion. Ritz highlighted the successful year it has been for the grain industry with … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) issued a statement regarding a decision that upheld the right of western Canadian grain farmers to make their own business decisions on the open market. The full statement is available online. Call 613-773-1059. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) met with farmers in the Leduc, Alta., area to get their input on … Read more
Manitoba food processors will have access to new and improved business planning tools to launch new products and grow their companies as a result of an investment from the federal government. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) along with Conservative MP Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris) announced two innovative projects to boost commercialization of new products and … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Ont.), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), and Conservative MP Lawrie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) announced an investment in Delta Genomics Centre to provide genomics technology to the Canadian cattle sector in order to optimize productivity. The investment of more than $575,000 … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Ont.) met with farmers in the Chilliwack, B.C., area to get their input on agriculture policies and to discuss ideas to generate future growth and economic prosperity. Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, B.C.) hosted the roundtable discussion. More information is available online. Call 613-773-7972. … Read more
