The Canadian hatching egg industry is expected to achieve improved flock uniformity and increased chick production through a new investment by the government in an integrated feeding management solution. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) announced an investment of more than $240,000 to help … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced the appointment of Bruce La Rochelle to the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal. Ritz said La Rochelle's knowledge of law, regulatory processes and business should serve him well in this position. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced the reappointment of … Read more
The Baicheng Academy of Agricultural Sciences is honouring Government of Canada agricultural scientist Dr. Vernon Burrows for his achievements in improving food security, his innovations in oat breeding science and his outstanding contribution to the friendship between Canada and China. A bronze bust of Dr. Burrows was unveiled at the China-Canada Agricultural Science and Technology … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced in Dehli, ON, more than $52,000 in funding for the development and installation of a hydro-electric device designed to harness energy from existing dams on farms. Finley said initiatives like this have the potential to lighten the environmental … Read more
The government is moving forward on its long-standing commitment to give Western Canadian wheat and barley farmers marketing freedom. A panel of three judges ruled in the government's favour and overturned the declaration issued by Federal Court Justice Douglas Campbell on Dec. 7th, 2011. The Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act will end the monopoly … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Paul Calandra (Oak Ridges-Markham, ON) announced $765,000 in funding to the Canadian Food Exporters Association to raise awareness of Canadian products at important international trade shows. Calandra said by helping industry get the tools and resources needed to boost sales in international markets, the government is creating … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced Canadian beef producers will benefit from newly restored market access to Peru. Effective immediately, the Peruvian market has been reopened for Canadian bone-in beef under 30 months of age, boneless beef of all ages, and offal. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
Producers will have the opportunity to increase their profits while mitigating their impact on the environment, thanks to a partnership between academia and the government. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced an investment of more than $3.4 million to the University of Saskatchewan to study how to reduce agricultural greenhouse gases in the areas … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) emphasized the crucial role played by innovation and open, science-based trade in ensuring food security during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Meeting on Food Security, which drew to a close in Kazan, Russia. Ritz said by promoting innovation in agriculture, including biotechnology, as well as open global trade, the government … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced the Canadian swine industry will benefit from market access to Ukraine. Effective immediately, the Ukrainian market has been re-opened to Canadian live swine, and opened for the first time to Canadian swine genetics. Ritz said the government will continue to help producers find new and better opportunities to … Read more
