There's no denying the role and importance of digital integration into agriculture and agri-food, but policy direction has been more focused on innovation generally and has not treated digital adoption as a priority. Canada’s digital agriculture landscape holds promise, but adoption remains limited and inconsistent. Large farms have made gains, but many small and mixed... Read More
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The confirmation of a dairy cow in southern Manitoba testing positive for bovine tuberculosis has prompted many questions about the disease, its prevalence, its spread, and the relative risk to human health. To answer some of the frequently asked questions, we asked Dr. Noel Ritson-Bennett, veterinary program manager for Western Canada for the Canadian Food... Read More
In this episode of Continuity Conversations with 33seven CEO Derryn Shrosbree, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney dives into the often-avoided realities of family farm succession: specifically, the thorny issue of how to treat on-farm and off-farm children when transitioning ownership of the farm business. This sixth step in Shrosbree’s seven-part continuity framework challenges families to... Read More
The World Trade Organization on Monday agreed to establish separate dispute settlement panels to investigate both sides of the Canada-China tariff tit-for-tat that is affecting Canadian agricultural exports. China argues Canada is not meeting its WTO obligations in regards to duties on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum that the Canadian government imposed last year... Read More
Vive Crop Protection has announced the appointment of Bryce Eger as executive advisor, Canada Commercial Development. "We are excited to welcome Bryce Eger to Vive Crop Protection," says Darren Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Vive Crop Protection. "His extensive expertise in driving growth at leading industry organizations, combined with his strategic leadership, will be critical... Read More
The Government of Canada has announced an increase to the maximum value for cattle under its animal compensation regulations to reflect current market values. The CFIA conducted a market analysis which demonstrated that the market value of cattle has increased since 2015, the last time the maximum amounts were updated. This aims to encourage the... Read More
The founder of Genesis Fertilizers has stepped down from his role leading the company that is planning to build a farmer-backed nitrogen fertilizer plant at Belle Plain, Saskatchewan. Jason Mann remains on the board as a director for Genesis, but has relinquished his titles of CEO, president, and board chair. In a June 20 notice... Read More
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), the University of Manitoba (UM), along with the Manitoba Beef Producers, Manitoba Agriculture, and Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives have announced the establishment of the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability. The chair will be funded by a $1.5 million grant. “It’s important for our industry to understand... Read More
The swift passage of Bill C-202 through Parliament has drawn a polarized reaction from Canadian farm groups. While dairy, poultry, and egg farmers are welcoming the bill, the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, Grain Growers of Canada, and other national and provincial organizations representing export-dependent sectors say they are deeply concerned and disappointed. C-202, which aims... Read More
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it is investigating a confirmed case of bovine tuberculosis in a dairy cow in southern Manitoba. The 7-year old animal came from a farm in the Pembina Valley region of the province and was slaughtered at a federally-registered facility in Manitoba. According to the CFIA, there have been five... Read More