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Cargill Meat Solutions Guelph facility, a leading international exporter, has been granted access to ship its beef to Russia.

Canada’s agriculture minister is confident the permanent placement of a Canadian Food Inspection Agency veterinarian in Russia will help mitigate trade disruptions involving shipments of Canadian beef and pork entering that market in a much more timely manner.

The Government of Canada is helping the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) strengthen exports and foster the development of international markets.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that Canadian exporters of rendered animal products have gained important access to Philippine markets that were previously closed to them.

Canadian mustard seed producers received a boost from the Government of Canada as Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz attended the Centennial celebrations of the Scott Research farm and announced that Mustard 21 Canada will receive up to $4 million to develop new varieties of mustard seed and new market opportunities for farmers.

The Canadian Swine Exporters Association says expanding the market for Canadian swine genetics will benefit both the Canadian suppliers and the foreign buyers.

Canada has secured an extension of transitional measures so canola producers will be able to export their 2010 canola crops to China.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz reaffirmed the Government of Canada’s commitment to the Canadian red meat sector in his keynote address at the Canadian Meat Council’s 90th Annual Conference.

Canada will take a leading role in agricultural trade relations by hosting the Cairns Group Ministerial Meeting in 2011.

A $1.5 million investment by the Canadian government, combined with funding from the canola industry, will help ensure that Canadian canola seed exports remain strong in China.