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Maintaining the integrity of the agri-food supply chain during an emergency is essential for all Canadians. The Government of Canada has made regular announcements on measures and programs to support producers and agri-businesses, as well as all businesses and...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Woodjam Ranch, near Horsefly, British Columbia (B.C.), as the recipient of the 2020 The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). Woodjam Ranch is owned and operated by Ricky and Chad Seelhof along with their...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Alberta are granting $205,000 to the Taber Irrigation District with funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
This funding will go towards grants for four separate projects, improving Alberta's already world-class irrigated...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Research in the North Peace Region is looking at soil quality and profitability for farmers.
North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA) is now in the third and final year of trials for its two research projects...
According to Canadian Food Inspection Agency, traceability is the ability to follow an item or a group of items – be it animal, plant, food product or ingredient – from one point in the supply chain to another, either...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Tips to prevent one of the biggest hazards when baling hay and straw this season.
“An ounce of prevention can go a long way to preventing baler fires,” says Raelyn Peterson, farm safety coordinator with Alberta...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Research investment will help farmers safely manage livestock
The Ontario Government is investing $2.35 million in advanced animal research related to livestock health and well-being while also focusing on increasing productivity and...
Heat stress impacts the performance and well-being of dairy and beef cattle. Some practical adaptation measures can be put in place for the herd when the hot months are in sight:
Check the flow of water tanks, as water...
Source: Manitoba Beef Producers
Challenging production conditions across Manitoba have provincial farm groups representing beef, grain and forage producers asking farmers with extra straw, hay or alternative feed to consider listing their products for sale.
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) and Keystone...
Source: Manitoba Beef Producers
Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development advises that due to dry conditions in parts of the province over the past few years, livestock producers will temporarily be allowed to cut hay and allow animals to graze on...
