TheCattleSite Latest News: Canada
11 November 2020
The Benefits Of Bringing Cattle And Crops TogetherGrazing cattle on neighbouring farmland can have benefits to both the cattle producer and the farmer if done properly. From Saskatchewan to Manitoba and Ontario the following producers have had success with grazing cattle on neighbouring crop land....
10 November 2020
Canada moves to improve food security for rural and northern communitiesThe Government of Canada and Food Banks Canada are joining forces to improve food security in underserved communities. ...
29 October 2020
Canada begins consultations to improve living conditions for temporary foreign workersThe Canadian government is seeking feedback on mandatory employer-provided accommodation as it begins consultations on improving living conditions for foreign workers. ...
26 October 2020
Canada marks FAO's 75th anniversary The Government of Canada celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), highlighting the key role Canada played in its establishment. ...
22 October 2020
University of Calgary receives animal health research boostThe governments of Canada and Alberta are investing in farmer-led research and animal health diagnostics at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. ...
29 September 2020
Agriculture at the heart of Alberta's economic recovery Record crop yields and strengthened cattle prices are leading Alberta’s economic recovery after a difficult start to 2020 due to COVID-19 and low energy prices....
28 September 2020
Canadian government revamps youth agriculture educationThe federal government of Canada and the provincial government of Manitoba are supporting additional educational and outreach resources for Agriculture in the Classroom, a key initiative that teaches young Canadians about farming. ...
10 September 2020
Canada updates its humane transport regulationsIn light of Canada's recent update to its humane transport regulations, Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have launched a new webinar series to share information with producers. ...
08 September 2020
Canada shores up the safety of agri-food workersCanada's Agriculture Minister has earmarked $77.5 million for the Emergency Processing Fund, helping meat processing facilities provide additional protections for workers. ...
24 August 2020
Changes to Alberta’s meat inspection regulations have unions and producers at oddsThough Alberta’s beef producers have welcomed updated meat inspection rules, union groups worry that changes could allow un-inspected meat products to be sold directly to consumers....
18 August 2020
New initiative allows surplus food to be distributed to vulnerable Canadians Investment from the Canadian government brings aid organisations together to provide surplus food to people in need. ...
10 August 2020
Grocery fees could negatively impact Canadian consumersCanada's agriculture and food processors warn that arbitrary fees imposed by large grocery retailers could raise prices for Canadian consumers and impact overall food security. ...
02 August 2020
Canada unveils first ever Agricultural Youth Council Canada's Minister of Agriculture announced the members of the new Canadian Agricultural Youth Council. ...
30 July 2020
Alberta eases animal slaughter rules after COVID-19 outbreaks at meat plantsThe Canadian province of Alberta will allow animals to be slaughtered on farms for meat sales to consumers....
21 July 2020
Canadian government announces new measures to help agriculture sector mitigate the spread of COVID-19The federal government and provincial government of Manitoba have introduced a new programme to help agricultural processors curb the spread of COVID-19. ...
07 July 2020
Canada hopes to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs bringing agriculture to new communities Canada will bring additional opportunities for British Columbia's Indigenous entrepreneurs who are interested in developing food and agriculture businesses. ...
24 June 2020
New rapid Actiphage test for Johne's disease and bovine TB makes progressFunding supports research and development of new test for hard-to-detect mycobacterial diseases. ...
17 June 2020
Mexico will stop sending workers to Canadian farms amid COVID-19 outbreaksMexico will stop sending temporary workers to Canadian farms that have registered coronavirus cases and that do not have appropriate worker protections....
02 June 2020
Alberta takes steps to curb agriculture emissions with new ERA ChallengeAlberta's provincial government is accepting proposals for the Emissions Reduction Alberta Challenge....
26 May 2020
New webinar on controlled environment feed productionHydroGreen, a subsidiary of CubicFarm Systems will host a webinar on 27 May exploring how controlled environment feed production can enhance sustainable dairy farming. ...
Canada issues update on COVID-19 assistance available to farmersMinister Bibeau clarifies the financial supports available to Canada's farmers after CEBA expansion. ...
20 May 2020
Canadian government steps in to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on dairy sector The Canadian government has amended the Canadian Dairy Commission Act to support dairy producers and processors and ensure Canadians maintain access to affordable food. ...
13 May 2020
Neogen Viroxide Super granted Canadian approval to fight COVID-19Neogen Corporation announced that Health Canada has granted temporary approval for Neogen to supply Neogen Viroxide Super disinfectant to aid in the country’s fight against COVID-19....
12 May 2020
Alberta announces additional supports for agriculture sector As COVID-19 continues to cause mass disruptions to Canada's agriculture industry, the Government of Alberta is introducing a series of new AgriRecovery supports to help farmers and ranchers....
11 May 2020
Cargill idles beef plant in Quebec due to COVID-19Cargill announced on Sunday that it would temporarily shut a meat-processing plant in Quebec, Canada after 64 workers tested positive for the coronavirus....
Trudeau cautions that premature reopening could send Canada “back into confinement”Prime Minister Trudeau warns that if provinces more too quickly to reopen their economies, second wave COVID-19 infections could send the country “back into confinement this summer.”...
08 May 2020
North American cattle market contracts sharply, leaving retailers at a loose endAs COVID-19 shutters slaughterhouses and processing plants, cattle are left on-farm, leaving retailers hungry for beef....
06 May 2020
Canada approves one tenth of the requested COVID-19 aid for agriculture sectorCanada will invest $252 million CAD to help farmers and food processors weather the coronavirus slump....
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