Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $2.25 million in provincially licensed meat processing plants to better protect employees and ensure the continued supply of healthy products for consumers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Through the...
Source: Canadian Meat Council
Industry Working with Health Officials to Protect the Unsung Heroes who Feeds Canadians
Following extensive measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 at plants across the country, Canada’s meat packers and processors today gain access to federal...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
The Government of Canada (GoC) announced its initial support today for Canada’s beef industry amongst other agriculture announcements. The portion of the announcement pertinent to the beef industry includes:
$50 million in funding for a set-aside program through AgriRecovery, of which the Federal Government covers 60 per cent...
The Liberal government unveiled a multimillion-dollar, multipart package this morning aimed at helping farmers and food processors safely navigate the coronavirus pandemic — aid that comes amid concerns both about food security in Canada and the health of vulnerable...
Source: CCA and CBBC
Prior to transporting cattle, consult provincial guidelines and be aware of all associated risks.
For those delivering:
Plan ahead and proceed with caution as many restaurants, gas stations, hotels and other services are closed or working under...
$14,000 will be awarded to five students in 2020, applications due Aug. 7
Lallemand Animal Nutrition is excited to offer, for the sixth consecutive year, the Lallemand Forward Scholarship for students pursuing degrees in agriculture. The 2020 program offers: two...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
General: The Prime Minister announced on April 15, 2020 that the Government of Canada (GoC) is expanding the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to businesses that paid between $20,000 and $1.5 million in total payroll...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
COVID-19 continues to negatively impact the North American beef industry through market volatility and interruptions to processing operations. A further significant blow was dealt today with the announcement that the Cargill plant in High River, Alberta...
Source: Fertilizer Canada news release
Ottawa - The Canadian fertilizer industry is ready to meet farmer needs this spring despite the challenges of providing an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a survey conducted last week, 90 per cent of...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is working with industry stakeholders and government to continue to supply beef and keep markets moving in these difficult times. In the last week, North American beef processing capacity has been...
