TheCattleSite Latest News: Canada
22 November 2021
SaskTel brings Australian ag tech to Canada’s livestock industrySmart Paddock offers advanced livestock monitoring and GPS tracking solutions...
21 November 2021
Canadian collaboration to develop high-quality meat alternativesThe partnership aims to create beef and pork alternatives that rival Wagyu beef...
16 November 2021
Ontario meat and poultry sector welcome government investment in processingThe $25-million investment will enhance processing capacity and food security...
15 November 2021
Canada: Ontario government invests $7 Million to improve meat processing capacityThe funding will improve food production and safety in Ontario...
11 November 2021
28 September 2021
Canadian food companies get their first Animal Welfare ScorecardFood companies across Canada have been ranked in the first Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard, in a new Mercy for Animals report. ...
06 September 2021
On-going drought could spell financial doom for North American ranchersAn in-depth report from Rod Nickel and Tom Polansek from Reuters illustrates the climate troubles facing American and Canadian cattle ranchers....
24 August 2021
Experts at BCRC respond to cattle rancher's drought questionsCanada's Beef Cattle Research Council recently hosted a webinar that allowed beef producers to ask drought-related questions to a panel of nutrition and animal health experts. ...
21 August 2021
Canada unveils new initiatives to support mental health for farming and rural communities Canada hopes to improve its mental health supports for rural communities with three new initiatives. ...
17 August 2021
Canadian farmers can get federal support to reduce GHG emissions and improve climate resilience Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, launched a call for proposals for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund, a new fund under Agricultural Climate Solutions....
16 August 2021
Canada moves to support cattle ranchers battling wildfires and droughtsCanada increases AgriRecovery funding to $500 million to support farmers facing extreme weather. ...
23 July 2021
Canada takes action to support drought-impacted farmers and ranchersthe Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced concrete measures the Government of Canada is taking to deliver the necessary support and resources for producers in areas affected by extreme weather....
21 July 2021
Canada redoubles efforts for sustainable beef production Alberta’s government and the beef sector are partnering to ensure Canada’s beef industry continues to grow sustainably and remains competitive....
15 July 2021
Farmer-owned biogas plant showcases Canada's push for clean agtechCanada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, was on site at Coop Agri-Énergie Warwick, the first agricultural cooperative dedicated to the production of renewable energy in Quebec, to highlight an investment of up to $758,243,...
Saskatchewan launches new water protection scheme for cow-calf producersThe governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced a new beneficial management practice (BMP) for cow-calf producers under the Farm Stewardship Program....
13 July 2021
Canada's cattle exports hit near 15-year low, but imports are increasing Canada's year-to-date cattle exports are at one of the lowest levels in 15 years, while imports increase...
25 June 2021
Largest robotic milking research facility in North America to open at University of British Columbia Dairy CenterThe University of British Columbia (UBC) Dairy Education and Research Center will become the largest robotic milking research facility in North America with the addition of six GEA DairyRobot R9500 box robots. ...
19 June 2021
Canada ups investment in youth agriculture programsThe governments of Canada and Ontario are developing a program that fosters leadership skills and inspires careers in Canada's agriculture sector....
10 June 2021
Canada to provide support for livestock producers who are contending with dry conditions on pastureThe governments of Canada and the province of Manitoba will provide cattle producers with funding options to address dry conditions on pasture. ...
08 June 2021
Canada to help farmers adopt clean technologiesThe Canadian government is helping farmers and agri-businesses adopt clean technologies to reduce carbon emissions as part of the new Agricultural Clean Technology Program. ...
02 June 2021
OIE recognizes Canada as having negligible risk for BSEMinister Bibeau has welcomed the announcement that Canada is at negligible risk for BSE, saying that Canada has a strong and safe beef production system. ...
29 May 2021
Farm Health Guardian expands team to support US businessFarm Health Guardian welcomes Kyle Thomas to its North American team to support the company’s growth and expansion in the United States....
27 May 2021
Canada launches second half of its $20-million Food Waste Reduction Challenge At a virtual event on 25 May, Agriculture Minister Bibeau launched the novel technology streams segment of Canada's Food Waste Reduction Challenge, an initiative under the Food Policy for Canada. ...
26 May 2021
US to use dispute settlement mechanism under USMCA for Canadian diaryThe United States has requested to use the dispute settlement panel on Canadian dairy quotas under the USMCA trade deal, escalating a simmering trade tension....
21 May 2021
Canada hopes new investment will build public trust in the food systemCanada's Minister of Agriculture, Marie Claude Bibeau, has announced a $244,000 investment to support the CCFI's efforts to build trust and transparency in the country's food system. ...
18 May 2021
US and Canadian trade representatives air concerns ahead of USMCA trade deal meetingUS Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed a range of trade issues with Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng on 17 May and emphasized the need for Canada to implement new North American trade deal commitments on dairy and e-commerce shipments, her office...
11 May 2021
Canada selects 24 innovators for its Food Waste Reduction Challenge semi-finalsThe 24 semi-finalists for the $20-million Food Waste Reduction Challenge have pitched diverse and high-impact solutions for Canada's food waste issues....
10 May 2021
Canada hopes to create 2,000 youth ag jobs with new program Canada's Agriculture Minister Marie Claude Bibeau has launched a program that will create 2,000 youth jobs in the farming sector. ...
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