Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) met with farmers in the Saskatoon area to get their input on agriculture policies and to discuss ideas to generate future growth and economic prosperity. Conservative MP Kelly Block (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, Sask.) hosted the roundtable discussion. Ritz highlighted the successful year it has been for the grain industry with the … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario are making a joint investment to help producers adopt innovative and sustainable on-farm water management practices. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ted McMeekin announced a new initiative that will focus on finding innovative technologies and solutions to water conservation … Read more
Canadian food, drink, and tourism will be showcased to the world as millions of viewers tune in to a popular Indian cooking and travel show this month. Starting this Saturday, December 22, New Delhi Television's (NDTV) "Good Times" will air ten weekly English-language episodes, hosted by Indian celebrity chef Vicky Ratnani and filmed in Canada, … Read more
The government is helping grain farmers continue to grow their businesses with the help of sustainable, innovative, and modern systems and solutions. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, Ont.) announced an investment for Grain Farmers of Ontario that will help producers increase their yields of corn, … Read more
Canada's ginseng growers will benefit from new market opportunities thanks to the government. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced an investment to the Ontario Ginseng Growers Association (OGGA) to help increase the industry's sales in lucrative Asian markets, including Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant (Renfrew– Nipissing -Pembroke, Ont.) announced that more government assistance is on the way for Ontario livestock producers facing severe forage shortages as a result of this summer's dry growing conditions. The governments of Canada and Ontario will provide assistance through AgriRecovery to … Read more
Canada's forage and grassland industry will increase its international competitiveness with an investment from the government. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris, Man.) announced an investment for the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) that will help enhance the competitiveness of forage farmers internationally. The announcement comes … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) addressed the Alberta Barley Commission's Annual General Meeting and underscored the government's support for the western Canadian barley industry, as it plays a vital role in growing the economy. Canadian barley, known around the world for its high quality and superior characteristics, generated over $270 million in exports last … Read more
Livestock producers in Quebec will receive transportation assistance from federal and provincial governments to relieve financial pressures caused by this summer's dry growing conditions. The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and by François Gendron, Quebec deputy premier and minister of agriculture, fisheries and food, and assembly member for Abitibi-Ouest, Que. … Read more
The World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitrator decided that the United States has until May 23, 2013, to bring its Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) measure into compliance with its WTO obligations. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) issued a statement in response. Fast said the government has … Read more
