The federal cull program for breeding swine is moving into a second phase to spread out remaining funds across all provinces. The Canadian Pork Council, which operates the $50 million […] Read more
Sow cull program to spread out funds
N.B. boosts ag investments in budget
The New Brunswick government plans to budget an extra $1 million for “strategic investments” in its agriculture and aquaculture sectors. Agriculture Minister Ron Ouellette announced the funds Thursday as part […] Read more
CGC cuts to cost farmers, ex-commissioners say
Former commissioners from the Canadian Grain Commission say cuts to farmer protection and grain quality programming will hurt farmers and Canada’s reputation for quality grain. In a press release Wednesday, […] Read more
Canola crusher inks supply deal with Viterra
A Toronto company proposing a new method for getting oil out of canola seed has reached a long-term canola supply deal with Viterra. Bio-Extraction Inc., also known as BioExx, said […] Read more
Leave workers’ comp coverage optional: KAP
Manitoba’s farmers shouldn’t have to take on mandatory coverage by the province’s Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), its general farm group said Wednesday. In a media commentary, Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) […] Read more
Feed supplement’s gain claim approved
Bio-Mos, a supplement for hog and poultry feeds, has picked up Canadian Food Inspection Agency approval for its claims on gain. The product’s manufacturer, U.S. animal feed firm Alltech, announced […] Read more
Headline Duo goes dry
Headline Duo, a co-packaging of pyraclostrobin and boscalid fungicides to control resistant strains of ascochyta in chickpea crops, will have a dry formulation for the 2008 season. The product’s manufacturers, […] Read more
Farmers’ role in offset trading seen hindered
While the success of a domestic emissions market in Canada may depend on farmer involvement, “unresolved issues” in the development of such a market may keep farmers from getting involved. […] Read more
Tomato prices boost Village Farms Q1
Strong selling prices and yields for its hothouse tomatoes have improved the first-quarter ledger for Vancouver greenhouse firm Village Farms. The income trust on Tuesday reported net income of $3.87 […] Read more
Quebec pledges $10M for farm succession
In what he called the most ambitious plan of its kind in Canada, Quebec Agriculture Minister Laurent Lessard has announced a five-year, $10 million program to support young people entering […] Read more
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