The federal government has pledged $925,000 in development funding for new, novel dairy products such as cheeses and cheese alternatives with functional food characteristics. “This project will not only lead to a more competitive dairy industry, but provide Canadian consumers with a greater variety of healthier foods, such as different varieties of cheeses,” said Ontario […] Read more
Feds fund Ont. dairy food development
Olymel, Westco to merge Maritime poultry ops
Meat company Olymel and poultry firm Groupe Westco plan to jointly consolidate their poultry production, slaughter, cutting and deboning operations for the entire Maritime region into New Brunswick. The two companies said in a release Wednesday that this partnership stems from a business relationship formed in 2007. The deal “brings together producers and operators with […] Read more
Schmeiser settles for $660 from Monsanto
Percy Schmeiser’s latest legal fight against Monsanto Canada has ended with the Saskatchewan farmer settling for $660 and on the hook for the costs of filing his claim. Schmeiser was due to appear Wednesday at a provincial small claims court in Saskatoon, where he had filed a claim against Monsanto for the costs of clearing […] Read more
Wheat through Churchill port to earn premium
The Canadian Wheat Board is offering premiums to wheat growers in the catchment area for the Hudson Bay grain port of Churchill, Man. The board said Tuesday it will also offer wheat growers storage payments for wheat kept on-farm to be handled through the northern port. “The timing of the Churchill shipping season requires a […] Read more
Maple Leaf double-shifts Brandon plant
Maple Leaf Foods’ bid to consolidate all its primary pork processing at its Brandon, Man. plant took another step forward Tuesday as the company confirmed its plans to double-shift its value-added cut operations there. That expansion, to be supported by about $50 million in investments, is to start in June and be completed by September. […] Read more
Sask. launches spring runoff hotline
Saskatchewan farmers and other residents will now be able to get current information on the state of their region’s spring runoff through a toll-free phone line. The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority on Tuesday launched the Runoff Roundup line at 1-866-501-0888. The line will be updated with pre-recorded messages each Tuesday, or more often as required due […] Read more
P.E.I.’s NOFG to close March 28: CBC
The Prince Edward Island government will shut down the NOFG organic hog processing plant at Charlottetown on March 28, CBC reported Monday. NOFG (Natural Organic Food Group), a Quebec company, had handed the keys over to the province earlier this year, after which the province appointed a receiver to operate the plant. The province, which […] Read more
Manitoba sets new limits on fertilizers
Manitoba farmers will no longer be allowed to apply fertilizers near rivers, lakes, wetlands, streams or drains starting next year. The provincial government on Tuesday announced new regulations not only for farms but for wastewater treatment plants, golf courses, parks and homeowners. The regulation also puts new limits on development of septic fields, manure storage […] Read more
P.E.I. committee urges biofuel policy
Prince Edward Island should develop policies for its ag and forestry sectors aimed at creating an “aggressive biofuels portfolio” for the province, a provincial committee recommended Monday. The province’s environmental and renewable industries committee (ERIC) delivered its report Monday to the provincial cabinet. ERIC was asked to report on the availability of suitable feedstocks and […] Read more
WGRF 2007 tax credits announced
Checkoff dollars paid on Prairie wheat and Saskatchewan and Manitoba barley will be 82 and 85 per cent eligible respectively toward federal research tax credits for 2007, the Western Grains Research Foundation announced Monday. Wheat growers in all three Prairie provinces can claim 82 per cent of their checkoff payment toward a tax credit at […] Read more
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