Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that Canadian breeding cattle now have market access to Libya. This newly re-opened market is estimated by industry to be worth up to $3 million. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai (Calgary East) announced an investment to BHJ Canada Meat Products Inc., towards the purchase and installation of new equipment and technology at their facility in Calgary. Obhrai said that the government is helping Alberta meat processors become more profitable and competitive because … Read more
The Canada Brand Meat Ball, a promotional event to showcase Canadian food and drink, has brought top chefs and reporters from around the world to Southern Alberta to learn more about Canada's high-quality beef, bison, and elk meats; canola; and beverages. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Blake Richards (Wild … Read more
Canada's canola sector will benefit from a targeted research and development plan to promote the industry's strategic growth. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced support for the Canola Council of Canada in developing a coordinated strategic plan that will lead to greater profits for canola famers and the industry. The investment of more than … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced the creation of an Agri-Innovators’ Committee to provide expert advice on agriculture research and development. The committee is the first national advisory body to provide advice to the minister on agricultural innovation. Ritz said that this new committee will provide additional industry advice and expertise to help ensure … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie (Oxford, Ont.) announced an investment to help the Canadian Swine Exporters Association increase international recognition of Canada's superior purebred swine genetics. The nearly $900,000 investment will help association members increase awareness of the value, quality, and diversity of Canadian swine by participating in key … Read more
Canada's top-quality seafood industry will have the opportunity to showcase its products to celebrity chefs and journalists from around the world with the support of the federal government and the Government of New Brunswick. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, N.B.) welcomed the international delegation … Read more
Twenty-six Prince Edward Island farms will swing open their gates to the public on Sunday, Sept. 16, for Open Farm Day. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) said Open Farm Day provides the public with an opportunity to meet local farmers, see life on the farm, and find out how local food is produced. Prince … Read more
Farmers and the Canadian bioproducts sector are getting a boost from the government. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Joyce Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) announced support of over $1.2 million for two innovative initiatives that will create new opportunities for Manitoba wheat and flax growers. The announcement builds on … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) said Canadians have spoken on the future direction of agriculture and federal, provincial and territorial governments have listened. A wide variety of views have been heard and taken into account in discussions and negotiations on the new five-year framework, currently being finalized between federal, provincial and territorial governments. Ritz … Read more
