Reading Time: < 1 minute An organization representing Canadian veterinarians is calling for the federal government to intervene as it faces what it calls a severe workforce shortage.
Veterinary association calls on federal government to address workforce shortage
National testing centre is needed to onboard internationally-trained vets, CVMA says
CN train stopped by demonstrators in Winnipeg, union says
Reading Time: 2 minutes A union representing striking workers in Halifax said it stopped a CN train in Winnipeg yesterday as part of escalations against that company.
Canola Council of Canada elects Ritter chair
Two director seats change hands at CCC AGM
Reading Time: < 1 minute Tessa Ritter, who is stakeholder relations manager with Viterra, has been elected chair of the Canola Council of Canada's board of directors.
Feds announce $1.7 million for foreign animal disease prevention
Cash boosts Animal Health Canada's efforts to prevent and prepare for ASF, FMD
Reading Time: < 1 minute The federal government has pledged up to $1.7 million toward foreign animal disease prevention, the federal agriculture minister announced today.
Feds spend $97 million on agricultural clean tech projects
Cash splashed on 162 projects including grain dryers and solar panels
Reading Time: < 1 minute The federal government today announced some $97 million in funding for farms and agri-businesses to adopt cleaner technologies like more efficient grain dryers, solar power and precision agriculture technology.
Feds, producer groups launch wheat research cluster
Government, groups pool more than $20 million in research dollars
Reading Time: < 1 minute The federal government and private and producer groups announced $20 million toward wheat research today.
Olymel parent company posts profit after plant closures
The company closed plants in Ontario, Quebec, and slowed production in the west in 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sollio Cooperative Group, parent company of meat processor Olymel, says it’s back in the black after a period of losses led to closures and cut-backs.
Wine sector support program extended
Program must continue to help Canadian wineries compete with imports, sector says
Reading Time: < 1 minute A program that pays grants to Canadian wineries to help them adapt to industry and competitiveness challenges has been extended to 2027, the federal government announced today.
Maple Leaf combines plant, meat protein divisions
Meat sales struggle in fourth quarter, plant sales drop
Reading Time: 2 minutes Maple Leaf will merge its plant and meat protein divisions and plans to expand in the U.S. market, the company said in February.
Atlantic ag emissions dropped slightly since 1990: report
Greenhouse gases from cattle, fuel oil dropped; nitrogen, diesel fuel emissions increased
Reading Time: 2 minutes Atlantic Canada's net agricultural emissions have fallen slightly between 1990 and 2021 as livestock numbers decreased and reliance on fuel oil declined, a new report says.
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