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| Thursday, August 19, 2010 - Farm Leadership Council Delegates Endorse New Direction - - Full Story > |
| Friday, August 6, 2010 - Cattle and Pork Producers Have More Time to Repay Cash Advances - - Full Story > |
| Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - Saskatchewan Premier Announces Improvements To Provincial Disaster Assistance Program - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Government of Canada Investing in Alberta Barley Farmers Edmonton, Alberta, July 29, 2010 - The Government of Canada continues to help Canadian barley farmers capture new markets and increase profitability. Today, Member of Parliament Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced an investment of more than $1 million to find ways to include Canada’s top quality barley in new markets around the world. “Canadian barley farmers produce a world class product that is in high demand,” said MP Hawn. “Through this investment, our Government is helping Canadian farmers expand and capture new niche market opportunities around the world that will boost their bottom line.” The Alberta Barley Commission will use this investment to identify and develop new niche markets which will benefit western Canadian barley growers for the shochu barley market. Shochu is a popular Japanese drink derived from barley. While shochu is expected to be the primary market for the selected varieties, they will also perform well as malt or livestock feed, providing western Canadian barley farmers with multiple marketing options for their products. “The Alberta Barley Commission is confident that barley grown in Canada meets the needs of the Japanese processors for food quality and safety,” said Matt Sawyer, Chairman of the Alberta Barley Commission. “It is our goal in Canada to continue to make important gains in this search for higher quality and safety to continue to meet the needs of our customers.” “The shochu barley initiative will build on previous commercialization research led by the Alberta Barley Commission,” said Heather Broughton, Chair, Agriculture and Food Council, “This innovative project will help the Alberta barley industry diversify by identifying barley varieties suitable for the shochu, as well as other global barley markets.” This investment is funded through the Government of Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP), which in Alberta is delivered by the Agriculture and Food Council. Canada’s Economic Action Plan, coupled with other Government of Canada programs and initiatives such as CAAP, continues to help farmers with its focus on strengthening the economy and creating jobs. Investments in viable market opportunities will help to build an even stronger agriculture industry and Canadian economy. For information on CAAP please see www.agr.gc.ca/caap. Click here to view attachment < Hide Story |
| Monday, July 19, 2010 - AgriInvest Deposits Now Accepted At Financial Institutions - - Full Story > |
| Friday, July 16, 2010 - Government of Canada Working to Create New Opportunities for Mustard Seed Producers - - Full Story > |
| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - Government of Canada invests to support Canadian pulse and special crops - - Full Story > |
| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - Government of Canada Invests in Research on Winter Wheat - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Governments Act To Help Prairie Farmers Restore Cropland - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Agriculture Ministers Drive Growth through Innovation, Trade and Effective Programming - - Full Story > |
| Monday, July 5, 2010 - Minister Ritz Back in China Advancing Beef Access Deal and Boosting Sales for Wheat Farmers - - Full Story > |
| Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - Canada Secures Extension for Canola Exports to China - - Full Story > |
| Friday, June 11, 2010 - Governments of Canada and Manitoba Investing in Pulp & Paper Innovation - - Full Story > |
| Monday, May 31, 2010 - AgriRecovery aids livestock producers facing drought - - Full Story > |
| Monday, May 31, 2010 - A Website Section and a National Future Farmers Network: Government of Canada in Action for the Future of Farming - - Full Story > |
| Friday, May 28, 2010 - Government of Canada Invests in Leaders of Tomorrow - - Full Story > |
| Friday, May 21, 2010 - Major Flax Straw Processing Plant Expansion Supported by Federal and Provincial Governments - - Full Story > |
| Friday, May 14, 2010 - Government of Canada Invests to Give Canadian Pork a Competitive Edge - - Full Story > |
| Friday, May 14, 2010 - Government of Canada invests in Global Opportunities for Canadian crops - - Full Story > |
| Friday, April 30, 2010 - Canada's Economic Action Plan Investing in Manitoba Red Meat Industry - - Full Story > |
| Monday, April 19, 2010 - Minister Blackburn Meets with the Canadian Food Processing Industry to Secure Growth and Competitiveness - - Full Story > |
| Friday, April 16, 2010 - Canada's Economic Action Plan Invests in Manitoba's Hog Industry - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 - Canada Makes Historic Progress on Agriculture Partnerships in China - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 - AG Critic's GM Seed Bill Passes Second Reading - - Full Story > |
| Friday, April 9, 2010 - Canada's Economic Action Plan Improves Agricultural Research Facilities - - Full Story > |
| Friday, April 9, 2010 - Canada Welcomes Resumption of Cattle Exports to Colombia - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, April 8, 2010 - Government of Canada Investing in Traceability of Cervid Industry - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, April 8, 2010 - Government of Canada Helping to Grow Market Opportunities for Pulses - - Full Story > |
| Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - Government of Canada Creates New Market Opportunities for Saskatchewan Mustard Producers - - Full Story > |
| Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - Government of Canada and Province of Manitoba Announce Investment in the Agricultural Sector in Gilbert Plains - - Full Story > |
| Friday, April 2, 2010 - Government of Canada Invests in Food Safety for Food Banks - Prime Minister thanks Calgary food bank volunteers for their efforts over Easter Weekend - Full Story > |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - BUYER AWARE III: UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGING CONSUMERS AND MARKETS IN AGRI-FOOD - - Full Story > |
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - The Government of Canada announces an important Investment for the Future of Agriculture - - Full Story > |
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - Government of Canada Invests in Flax Industry Innovation - - Full Story > |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - Government of Canada Promotes Canadian Food to the World at Olympic Breakfast - - Full Story > |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - Secretary Vilsack and Minister Ritz Re-affirm Support for Pork Industry - - Full Story > |
| Monday, May 4, 2009 - Proposed Improvements to Loans Act will give Farmers better access to Credit - - Full Story > |
| Friday, May 1, 2009 - Manitoba Farmers in Flood-Affected Areas have more time for AgriStability - - Full Story > |
| Monday, April 6, 2009 - Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Launch Growing Forward programs for Producers - - Full Story > |
| Saturday, March 28, 2009 - Succession in Farming - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, March 19, 2009 - Government of Canada will Boost Bottom Line for Farmers by Investing in Pulse Industry - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, March 19, 2009 - Government of Canada help Farmers by Investing in Biodiesel Research - - Full Story > |
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - Farm Leadership Council holds Annual Meeting and Conference - - Full Story > |
| Monday, December 8, 2008 - Farmers make their voices heard in CWB director elections - - Full Story > |
| Friday, December 5, 2008 - APAS Representatives unite around policy and process - - Full Story > |
| Monday, November 10, 2008 - Leaders in Growth Delegate Workshop - Leaders In Growth workshop November 19th and 20th, 2008 available to all delegates and others by special invite. - Full Story > |
| Thursday, November 6, 2008 - Workshops help producers improve skills - DAILY ENEWS FROM AGRI-TRADEWorkshops help producers improve skills 11/6/2008 By Lee Hart (Grainews) - Full Story > |
| Thursday, October 30, 2008 - New Federal Cabinet - Prime Minister Stephen Harper today appointed a new federal Cabinet charged with protecting Canadians in a time of increasing global economic instability. - Full Story > |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS OVER $258K IN ORGANIC FARMING - The Government of Canada is providing organic farmers with the support they need to tap into new and locally-based markets. This Government continues to support the organic industry. . . - Full Story > |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - Amendments to the Seeds Regulations - Amendments to the Seeds Regulations as published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on August 6, 2008... - Full Story > |
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - President Calls Bill a Tax Increase on Regular Americans - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - House Passes Farm Bill by a Veto-Proof Margin - - Full Story > |
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Final Senate Vote on Farm Bill is Veto Proof - - Full Story > |
