Agriculture News Archives

The Government of Canada is helping canola farmers build their businesses by investing up to $6.4 million to support three projects.

Participants in a Canadian pork industry trade mission that traveled to Japan are endorsing the creation of a Canadian pork industry standard aimed specifically at satisfying the demands of that market.

Post harvest spraying is a great opportunity to control perennial weeds and winter annuals, according to Arvel Lawson, Canola Council of Canada (CCC) program manager of Crop Production.

To improve water quality in Lake Winnipeg Prairie farmers are being urged to balance crop nutrient applications with crop removal and to avoid winter application.

The agri-food processing industry, Quebec’s largest employer in the manufacturing sector, is facing numerous challenges because of the economic crisis.

Winnipeg based Finer Feeds is encouraging a greater awareness of the positive aspects of swine production in western Canada.

The CEO of the Manitoba Pork Marketing Cooperative reports improved efficiency in the manner in which it operates could result in reductions in the marketing fees it charges members in the future.

The Government of Canada is investing in new technology that will result in new products for Canadians, more jobs for the community and new markets for farmers.

The Government of Canada is investing $32 million in the Canada Brand initiative to put the maple leaf brand on the top quality products Canadian farmers grow and increase sales around the world.

The Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op says patterns of live hog movement within the province have changed dramatically over the past year.