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China reports more severe form of bird flu, threat to poultry

By Dominique Patton, GFM Network News, Stephanie Nebehay February 22, 2017

Geneva/Beijing | Reuters — China is working to assess the prevalence of a new strain of H7N9 bird flu, state radio reported Wednesday, after global health authorities said the strain had evolved into a more severe form in birds. So far the variant strain has only been detected in Guangdong province, but given the wide

Quebec extends organic conversion funding plan

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 21, 2017

A support program for Quebec farmers to convert crop, livestock or maple syrup operations to organic production will get an extension. Provincial Agriculture Minister Laurent Lessard on Monday announced the three-year, $4 million organic agriculture conversion support program set up in June 2015 will now run to the end of March 2022. The program offers

Canada stresses NAFTA talks to involve all members

By David Ljunggren, GFM Network News February 21, 2017

Toronto | Reuters –– Any talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement would involve all three member nations, a top Canadian official said on Tuesday, dampening speculation the U.S. might seek to sit down with Canada first and then Mexico. “We very much recognize that NAFTA is a three-nation agreement and were there

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French MNAs take EU-Canada trade deal to court

By GFM Network News, Reuters February 21, 2017

Paris | Reuters — More than 100 French left-wing lawmakers decided Tuesday to appeal to the country’s Constitutional Council to block a contentious free trade deal between the European Union and Canada. Supporters of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) say it will boost economic growth and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.

Swaledale, a dale (valley) in Yorkshire. (CIA.gov)

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U.K. farming minister seeks big changes to farm policy post-Brexit

By GFM Network News, Nigel Hunt February 21, 2017

Birmingham | Reuters –– Britain’s farm policy is set for a major shake-up when the country leaves the European Union because the current system is poor value for money, has too much red tape and provides few incentives to use the latest technologies, farming and environment minister Andrea Leadsom said Tuesday. Leadsom said she was

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Austere empire-building weighs on Kraft’s Unilever bid

By GFM Network News February 18, 2017

Reuters — Buyout firm 3G Capital managed to build a consumer empire with a market value of over US$140 billion in just seven years. Yet its ruthless approach to costs may end up hampering 3G-backed Kraft Heinz’s US$143 billion bid for Unilever Plc. 3G made its name in corporate America by orchestrating large debt-laden acquisitions

Researchers in Newfoundland harvested the province’s first-ever canola field in September 2016. (Gov.NL.ca)

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Newfoundland expands Crown land base for farming

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 18, 2017

CORRECTED, Feb. 28, 2017 — The Newfoundland and Labrador government plans to boost the amount of land available to the province’s farmers by allocating more Crown land for development. The province’s Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods announced Thursday it has now identified 62 “agriculture areas of interest” to date, totalling about 158,150 acres. The

FCC launches new loan for young agri-businesspeople

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 17, 2017

Canada’s federal farm lending agency is expanding its loan offerings in agribusiness and agrifood with a new program aimed at young businesspeople. Farm Credit Canada’s Young Entrepreneur Loan, launched Thursday in Ottawa during Canada Agriculture Day celebrations, will offer financing of up to $1 million per qualified applicant under age 40, at closed variable rates

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Canada’s farm income to dip, but remain above average

By GFM Network News, Reuters February 17, 2017

Reuters — Canadian farmers’ incomes will decline seven per cent in 2017, falling for the second year in a row but remaining at above-average levels, the country’s agriculture department predicted on Friday. A drop in North American cattle and calf prices from record highs in 2015 is the main reason for the two-year dip, Agriculture

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

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China bird flu deaths surge in what could be worst season ever

By GFM Network News, Reuters February 15, 2017

Beijing | Reuters — As many as 79 people died from H7N9 bird flu in China last month, the government said, stoking worries that the spread of the virus this season could be the worst on record. January’s fatalities were up to four times higher than the same month in past years, and brought the

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Eggs

China reports more severe form of bird flu, threat to poultry

Quebec extends organic conversion funding plan

Canada stresses NAFTA talks to involve all members

French MNAs take EU-Canada trade deal to court

U.K. farming minister seeks big changes to farm policy post-Brexit

Austere empire-building weighs on Kraft’s Unilever bid

Newfoundland expands Crown land base for farming

FCC launches new loan for young agri-businesspeople

Canada’s farm income to dip, but remain above average

China bird flu deaths surge in what could be worst season ever

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