Canada

Ducks Unlimited  is joining with the federal government to put money into winter wheat reasearch. Between the two of them they’re putting 1 point 3 million dollars into researching the potential of winter wheat for economic and environmental benefits for farmers. That includes looking at the barriers farmers face in adopting winter wheat, such...
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Farmers can now access their AgriInvest  accounts through some of the country’s regular financial institutions. Until now farmers had had to work through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to make use of those accounts. The Bank of Montreal’s David Rinneard says his bank got involved as quickly as it could. He argues matching federal government...
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The people trying to stop the closure of this country’s prison farms are taking their case to the courts. They’ve gotten an interim injunction to stop any action, including the sale of animals, until the courts have heard their application for a further injunction. The Save Our Prison Farms campaign expects that hearing to...
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A program to increase demand for Canadian canola products is getting a financial boost from Ottawa. The Canola Council of Canada’s  ’Growing Great 2015′ strategy is getting 1 point five million dollars. It’s a promotional initiative to highlite the distinct health qualities of canola oil and meal, distinguishing them from competitors. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz...
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Bayer CropScience is behind three new farm-related commercials running at this year’s Calgary Stampede . Two will promote and raise awareness of 4-H Canada . The other will focus on the Outstanding Young Farmers of Canada program. The spots run at the Stampede Rodeo from July 9th through tot he 18th. You can also find them...
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Ontario’s Agriculture Minister says we’re missing out on a lot of marketing opportunities right in our own country. Carol Mitchell says that’s why the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers have agreed to look at ways of expanding inter-provincial trade in meat. (Mitchell On Trade Opportunities) The ministers are going to look at ways...
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The President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says recent government moves should help ensure meat processors continue to choose to process cattle in Canada. Travis Toews says setting up pilot projects to expand inter-provincial meat trade is an important step in maintaining the competitiveness of the beef business in this country. Increasing opportunities for...
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Dairy Farmers Of Canada has set a Guinness Record for the world’s largest smoothie. DFC reps blended 550 litres of Canadian milk with 300 kilograms of Canadian blueberries, 150 litres of Canadian vanilla yogurt and 35 litres of Canadian honey at a big event in Toronto yesterday. It was blended together in a 12...
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The federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers have agreed to take a look at making it easier to market meat products across Canada’s provincial borders. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz says they’re going to create what he calls a road map to look at the costs and benefits of creating interprovincial livestock slaughter standards....
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The federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers have agreed to take a look at making it easier to market meat products across Canada’s provincial borders. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz says they’re going to create what he calls a road map to look at the costs and benefits of creating interprovincial livestock slaughter standards....
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