On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP James Rajotte (Edmonton-Leduc, AB) announced a new technology developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientists and put in practice by an Edmonton-based biotechnology company will help open new market opportunities for Canadian oat farmers. The government has signed a technology licensing agreement with Ceapro … Read more
Following a trade mission to Israel, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced Canadian farmers will benefit from stronger agriculture partnerships with Israel. Ritz met with his Israeli counterpart, Agriculture Minister Orit Noked and stressed the need for access to Israel for Canadian beef. Israel committed to working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, BC) announced that producers will have the opportunity to increase their profits while benefitting the environment, thanks to a partnership between industry and the Governments of Canada and British Columbia. Cannan announced an investment of over $220 000 to the … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) completed a successful trade mission to Morocco in which he discussed the mutual benefits of a Canada-Morocco free trade agreement, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on agricultural co-operation and promoted Canada as a leading supplier of high-quality durum wheat, pulses and dairy genetics. The full release is available online. … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) will be firing up the barbecue to test his favourite recipe for grilled chicken sandwich. It is all part of Chicken Farmers of Canada's "Everyone Wins with Canadian Chicken" campaign and recipe contest to support Canada's food banks. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
Minister of State (Agriculture) Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced an investment of up to $253,603 in funding to Boulangerie Premiere Moisson to purchase new equipment for the company's deli meat division in Terrebonne, QC. Premiere Moisson specializes in producing bakery and deli meat products with fresh Canadian ingredients. The new equipment, which includes an electric … Read more
Agriculture Ministers met in Gatineau, QC, and launched the final stage of negotiations of the next agriculture policy framework for the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. Ministers agreed that the new framework will focus on investments in innovation, competitiveness, market opportunities, adaptability and sustainability. Ministers aim to sign the agreement at their next annual meeting … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, BC) announced an investment of over $1.2 million to the University of British Columbia to study how water conservation practices can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The University of British Columbia will use the investment to develop beneficial … Read more
Canadian producers and agricultural researchers now have new opportunities for co-operation in agroforestry in the United States after a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the United States Department of Agriculture. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972. To ensure long-term prosperity for farmers and the entire agricultural value … Read more
An Ontario wine company is expanding its customer base and potential for export sales thanks to a boost from Canada's Economic Action Plan. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Daryl Kramp (Prince Edward-Hastings, ON) announced an investment of $42 000 to Hinterland Wine Company Ltd. toward the purchase and installation … Read more
