TheCattleSite Latest News: Canada
19 January 2021
Canada embraces insect farming to help tackle food wasteCanada's AgriInnovate Program has given $6 million to Enterra Feed Corporation to build an insect farm that can reduce Canada's food waste while providing livestock feed. ...
04 January 2021
Food Price Report: Families to Pay $695 More for Food in 2021Meat and vegetables are behind the expected overall 3% to 5% increase in food prices in 2021, according to the annual Canada’s Food Price Report....
30 December 2020
Canada invests $5 million to address pandemic disruptions to meat processing The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $5 million in immediate, emergency assistance to help the province’s beef farmers manage costs associated with the impacts of COVID-19 and to help protect Ontario’s food supply network....
24 December 2020
Novel feed ingredient enables significant reduction of methane emissions in beef cattleA 2-year large-scale trial in beef cattle in Alberta, Canada has successfully demonstrated that a novel feed ingredient, developed by Royal DSM, can be included in commercial feedlot diets to reduce methane emissions by up to 80%, without negative effects...
Research says confidence in Canada’s food system at an all time highAccording to the 2020 public trust research conducted by the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI), Canadians are feeling more confident than ever about our food system....
23 December 2020
Cargill’s Guelph Beef Processing Facility now sourcing beef from Certified Sustainable farms and ranches across CanadaDecember 8, 2020, Guelph, ON – Expansion of Cargill’s implementation of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB)’s Certified Sustainable Beef Framework is now a reality....
21 December 2020
Food trends expert shares how COVID-19 is changing food serviceThe COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly had devastating effects on the restaurant industry, and a University of Guelph food and agri-business forecaster expects many more changes still to come. ...
18 December 2020
Cargill closes Canadian beef plant after COVID-19 outbreakCargill has temporarily closed its beef plant in Guelph, Ontario after coronavirus infections were reported among workers....
11 December 2020
US challenges Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quotas under USMCAThe US says it is challenging Canada’s allocation of dairy tariff-rate quotas in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute settlement system....
02 December 2020
Canada’s House of Commons debates farm trespassing billCanadian MP John Barlow has introduced a bill aimed at curbing trespassing on farm property, saying that it will better ensure biosecurity and food security....
01 December 2020
Canada adds over $600 million to key agriculture sectorsThe Government of Canada has earmarked additional investments in its supply-managed dairy, poultry and egg industries. ...
25 November 2020
Canada's agri-food sector positions itself for COVID-19 recovery Canada's Ministers of Agriculture from all levels of government prioritised pandemic recovery and long-term sustainability when making key decisions about the sector. ...
22 November 2020
Canada moves to reduce food waste with new initiative Canada's Agriculture Minister has launched the first two streams of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge as part of the country's wider food policy. ...
15 November 2020
Canadian government invests in additional COVID-19 protections for agriculture workers The Government of Canada has invested $1.9 million to further protect farm workers during the COVID-19 crisis. ...
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....
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