By: Toban Dyck I farm in central Canada, on the northern tip of the Great Plains, in an area surrounded by gravel, forest and cropland. Southern Manitoba is my home. It’s rural. It’s difficult to comprehend that the fate of the markets we depend on rests in the hands of a country so ideologically different than our own, so geographically … Read More

By Diego FlamminiFarms.com Japan has further opened its trade borders to Canadian beef. On Tuesday, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and International Trade Minister Jim Carr announced that Japan will immediately allow imports of beef cattle older than 30 months of age. Japanese restrictions on the age of Canadian beef imports have been in place since 2005, after the … Read More

Rachel Ward · CBC News Beef producers in Alberta are carefully watching an ongoing complaint from their Quebec counterparts. The complaint’s target? American veggie burger company Beyond Meat.  The company swept into Canada earlier this year, advertising a plant-based, meatless burger that mimics beef. It was first sold, to great fanfare, at A&W fast food restaurants and is now available at various grocery chains. The … Read More

Link here! Proceeds from the “Igniting Healthcare 50/50 FUNdraiser” will support the purchase of a new holmium laser, a key piece of equipment for the planned Urology Program at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. In addition to being essential in urology for the treatment of such ailments as tumors, BPH (a benign, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate) and for breaking down kidney … Read More

Kevin Yarr · CBC News · Posted: May 10, 2019 12:38 PM AT The federal government needs to find a way to end the trade dispute with China over canola exports, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says. China has banned two major Canadian canola exporters, claiming they found dangerous pests in shipments, which has limited export opportunities. Canada sold $2.7 billion worth of canola … Read More

By Jonathan Martin Ontario’s Fresh from the Farm school fundraiser is accepting submissions for 2019’s programming. Through this program, farmers sell produce to their local schools. The products are bundled with fruits and vegetables from other growers. Students secure bundle orders, which are delivered to their schools’ gyms for pickup. The participating school makes 40 per cent of the revenue. … Read More

The federal government must find a resolution, Devin Dreeshen said By Diego Flammini The Chinese government’s decision to suspend imports of Canadian pork is troubling, Alberta’s newly appointed ag minister said. China started blocking pork imports originating from Olymel LP and Drummond Export on Wednesday because of incorrect labeling. Canada must regain full access to the Chinese market, said Devin Dreeshen. “Market … Read More

The federal government has increased the Advanced Payment Program cap from $400,000 to $1,000,0000 for all producers  in an effort to help farmers in the face of current trade issues with China. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced several changes to the Advanced Payments Program at a press conference Wednesday morning. “Canada’s farmers should know that we always … Read More

Pete Evans · CBC News · Posted: Apr 27, 2019 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 27 A California company that was overwhelmed by demand for its meatless fast food burger is hoping to capitalize on the rising trend of vegetarianism and sell directly to Canadian grocery stores starting now. Founded a decade ago in California, Beyond Meat first captured the attention of Canadians … Read More

by Canadian Press The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate unchanged as it releases a downgraded 2019 growth forecast that includes a prediction the economy nearly came to a halt at the start of the year. The central bank also appears to be in no hurry to move the interest rate any time soon because, unlike recent … Read More