Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Canadian organic producers can export their products to Taiwan, and Canadian families shopping for organic food will have more choices following an interim arrangement reached between the governments of Canada and Taiwan.
For one year, the...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
A leader in ruminant nutrition and the environmental sustainability of beef production has been awarded the 2020 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Dr. Karen Beauchemin was honoured today during the 2020...
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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...
