Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn issued a statement on the death of Claude Bechard, Minister responsible for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs and the Canadian Francophonie, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced the government is investing $6.5 million in cutting-edge research to grow market opportunities and maintain a bright future for the Canadian organic industry. Call 1-866-345-7972.
New Brunswick potato growers will receive up to $3 million to help offset the extra costs of cleaning and disinfecting storage facilities and disposing of ruined product after a difficult growing season in 2009. The full release is available online. Call 613-759-7972.
Canadian breeding cattle are back in Colombia after almost 10 years of trade restrictions, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
Canadian maple syrup producers will benefit from important investments in marketing and research aimed at improving the competitiveness of the sector. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
Canada's Economic Action Plan is continuing to deliver for farmers and the meat packing and processing sector in Ontario. MP Paul Calandra, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced an investment of up to $2.09 million to help Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd. improve its operations and capture new markets for Canadian farmers. The full … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is extending the application deadline for the initial phase of the Abattoir Competitiveness Program to August 27, 2010 to allow eligible recipients more time to take advantage of the program. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
Canada's top quality beef will be served at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 to celebrate Canada Day, marking the first time in almost a decade that Canadian beef has been available in China. Call 613-773-7972. The Government of Canada is helping to create valuable new markets and increase profitability for Ontario farmers by investing in research that will … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing in the growth of Canada's world-class canola crop in international markets. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced $1.5 million for the Canola Council of Canada's "Growing Great 2015" strategy to increase demand for canola products around the world. Call 613-773-7972.
The Government of Canada is investing in the long-term viability and profitability of British Columbia's ornamental nursery industry. MP Andrew Saxton, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announce the investment of $273,000 for the BC Landscape and Nursery Association to lead two projects that will help the sector capitalize on opportunities and stay competitive and profitable into … Read more
