Tony Seskus · CBC News · Posted: Dec 16, 2021 5:00 AM MT | Last Updated: December 16
A visit to the meat counter can sting these days, whether you're a shopper or rancher.
Consumers have watched prices soar, with the cost of a rib...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, launched the AgriCommunication Initiative, which will contribute to better connecting Canadians with Canada’s farmers, and the vital role they play in our food system.
The...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
High crop prices offsetting low crop yields
‘Alberta’s 2021 average crop yields were significantly reduced by drought,’ says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. ‘On individual farms, yields...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Yesterday, during the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) directors meeting in Ottawa, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced nearly $200,000 in support of their Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program and remote auditing.
The VBP+...
Source: Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association
Nine outstanding Canadians were officially inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame last night at a ceremony in Winnipeg to showcase 2020 and 2021 recipients. The 2020 inductees are Jay Bradshaw, James...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Canada and Manitoba governments continue to support producers impacted by drought by announcing a Herd Management Drought Assistance program under the AgriRecovery framework. The program will help livestock producers offset the costs associated with...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen's Assocation
From November 8-10, 2021, the federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) agriculture ministers met in Guelph, ON where national stakeholders, including the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA), were invited to participate and outline their priorities for the Next Policy Framework. Following...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce applications for the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program (Next Gen) are now being accepted. Next Gen is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition (CWA).
The program develops...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
As a supporter of free trade, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to see the Government of Canada’s announcement to proceed with free trade negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
“Free trade is...
Source: Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The Ontario government is investing $25 million over three years to strengthen the agri-food supply chain. This funding will incentivize industry investment in projects that help address the processing capacity shortage and increase...
