Feds plan to invest in processing projects

Feds plan to invest in processing projects

The money comes from a fund earmarked to help supply managed sectors hurt by trade deal

The federal government will invest $89 million in 49 processing projects in the supply managed sector. Agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Ingleside, Ont., at the Lactalis Canada cheese plant to make the Feb. 5 announcement. The projects are through the six-year, $397.5-million Supply Management Processing Investment Fund, which is part of Ottawa's commitment to help sectors that lost market share due to trade agreements.

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“Animal-free” milk gets green light in Canada

Company touts synthetic dairy as more environmentally friendly, healthy

In a news release today, Israeli startup Remilk, which uses the tagline "Real Dairy. No Milk," announced it had received a 'No Objection Letter' from Health Canada. This will "open the door for use of Remilk's protein in a variety of products with the same taste and texture as milk, ice cream, yogurt, cream cheese, and more," the company said.


Some feeds and milk handling can influence the colour and odour of milk.

Udder health influences kid mortality, milk quality

A veterinarian reviews its importance and how producers can ensure udders stay healthy

Udder challenges such as mastitis are ongoing concerns for dairy and meat goat producers.  According to Dr. Rosie Busch from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, healthy udders ensure proper milk production but can also affect meat goat kid performance. Why it matters: Attention to udder health and milking conditions are critical in assessing […] Read more

Southwestern Ontario Dairy Symposium returns Feb. 22

Southwestern Ontario Dairy Symposium returns Feb. 22

The 39th Southwestern Ontario Dairy Symposium will be held Feb. 22 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.   The annual event hosts producers, dairy experts, researchers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, share innovations, and celebrate the achievements of the dairy sector. Attendees can connect with fellow dairy enthusiasts, build valuable relationships, and exchange ideas with industry […] Read more


An automated milking system implemented at a Devon farm. Castlewood Dairy farm, Musbury, Devon.

How individual cow personalities affect milking performance in dairy cows

Research shows there is a link between cow behaviour and how they perform in automated milking systems

This was first published by Dairy at Guelph. Some cows can be more curious than others, while others more shy and some may even be quite aggressive. Researchers at the University of Guelph are looking at the connection between a cow’s personality and her milking performance. Dr. Trevor DeVries, a professor in the Department of […] Read more

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CUSMA panel rejects U.S. complaint on access to Canada dairy market

Canada 'very pleased' with dispute settlement panel findings

Ottawa | Reuters — A trade dispute settlement panel set up under a major North American free trade agreement has rejected a U.S. complaint that Canada is improperly limiting access to its dairy market, an official report showed on Friday. The United States had accused Canada of not meeting obligations under the 2020 Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement […] Read more

Sandra Verville, Carl Desrochers, Marianne Desrochers, and Mikael Dumas in their new barn.

Cows managed precisely in new robot milking barn

Cows can be sorted in five different directions out of the robot

A change in generations mean the building of a new barn, robotic milking and new way of working at Ferme Desnette. On Oct. 20, 1200 people attended the open house at the farm in Warwick, Que. Owners Marianne Desrochers, Mikael Dumas, Carl Desrochers, and Sandra Verville met with visitors and showed off their new barn, […] Read more


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Milk price increase paused

The 1.77 per cent increase would have come into effect on Feb. 1

Dairy Farmers of Canada has requested that a recommended 1.77 per cent increase in the price of milk at the farmgate be delayed. The Canadian Dairy Commission each year reviews the costs of production of dairy farms and decides whether there’s justification for a price increase. “Dairy farmers and their families are also consumers and […] Read more

Sjenk Van Soelen of DeLaval explained the company's new behaviour analysis tool for monitoring in-barn cow behaviour and herd health.

New dairy innovations featured at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Dairy business leaders’ perception of what consumers expect of Canadian farmers is driving information technology innovation in the sector.  The DeLaval dairy equipment company used the 2023 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to officially launch in Canada and the U.S. its DeLaval Plus Behavior Analysis tool for monitoring in-barn cow behaviour and herd health. The company’s […] Read more