Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced that Canada has signed a mutually beneficial Memorandum of Understanding on agriculture with Serbia that will help facilitate exports and boost Canada's economy. The memorandum on agricultural co-operation has two main components, which are effective immediately: an agreement on export of animal genetics to Serbia and an exchange … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) announced an investment of more than $230,000 for the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers to discover the optimal soil conditions for growing cover crops as part of crop rotation. Nicholson said that this investment will help vegetable producers implement economically … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret's, NS) announced that young and beginning farmers will have the necessary tools to strengthen Canadian agriculture well into the future with the … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced more than $860,000 in funding for the Atlantic Johne's Disease Initiative to test Atlantic dairy herds. Shea said the investment will help mitigate the impact of Johne's Disease on dairy herds, leading to increased production and a more … Read more
Two key contributors to Canada's cattle industry were honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal during the inaugural presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall. Former president of the Calgary Stampede Dr. David Chalack who hails from Balzac, AB, was chosen for his contributions to the field of animal care and to the continued success … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced the appointment of Jacques Laforge as the new CEO of the Canadian Dairy Commission. Laforge will work with producers, processors, the restaurant industry, and consumers to build a long-term vision for the commission. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972. As part of Prime Minister Stephen … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, ON) announced that Canadian dairy farmers can grow their businesses through increased market opportunities with new support from the government. Lemieux said that an investment of over $1 million in funding will enable the Canadian Livestock Genetics … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, ON) announced an investment of $1.1 million in funding to the National Sunflower Association of Canada to develop and market new seed varieties. Lemieux said that this investment will help Canadian producers develop and grow new … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Joyce Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre, MB) announced an investment of over $30,000 in funding to the Canadian Honey Council as beekeepers and industry members came together for the Council's Annual General Meeting. The Canadian Honey Council will use this investment to update their on-farm … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and for the Canadian Wheat Board David Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grassland, SK) announced more than $600,000 in funding for Food Beverage Canada to expand sales and product awareness. Anderson said the government is proud to work together with Canada's … Read more
