The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says its analysis of packaged imports from the U.S. was even-handed, despite industry complaints.
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‘Comprehensive, fair’: Regulators double down on honeybee review
Beekeepers are looking for extra stock to make up for bad winter survival; desirable sources of those imports has been a matter of hot debate
Selling GMO tomato seeds to Canadian gardeners ‘reckless’ say advocates
Selling genetically-modified purple tomato seeds to home gardeners could raise the risk of contamination of organic vegetable varieties and hamper farmers’ ability to save their own seed, say a group of advocates.
Feed Grains Weekly: Quieter demand pulls prices down
Feed prices for barley and wheat have pulled back a little following an upward swing that started in November and ended in early December, said Travis Ebens of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.
Canada, Philippines make African swine fever zoning agreement
Canada and the Philippines have signed an African swine fever (ASF) zoning arrangement, a measure that should ensure trade can continue between the countries during outbreak of the disease.
Germany, Spain urge EU to back Mercosur trade pact, but France resists
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged EU leaders on Thursday to back a contentious free trade pact with South American bloc Mercosur but French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron insisted it was still not ready.
Unclear food labels hinder Canada’s ‘buy local’ surge
“Maple-washing” on Canadian food packaging makes for cryptic label claims and hurts both Canadian consumers and farmers, economist says
“Maple-washing” on Canadian food packaging makes label claims hard to keep straight and hurts both farmers and consumers trying to buy Canadian, economist says.
‘A little bit of a resurgence for flax’
Flax is sitting in a good position following this year’s harvest, said Scott Shiels of Grain Millers Canada in Yorkton, Sask.
Canada, U.K. agree to cooperate on veterinary medicine, vaccine approvals
Canada and the UK have agreed to work together to streamline the regulation of veterinary medicines and vaccines.
Manitoba boosts stake in cereals centre to $23.5 million
Cereals Canada says project will open new markets for Canadian farmers
Premier Wab Kinew said the additional project funds will help 'Trump-proof' the provincial economy.
Canada too cold for New World screwworm
Cattle producers still need to be mindful of the tropical pathogen as Texas braces for outbreak
New World screwworm is closing in on the U.S. from Mexico, but the deadly livestock parasite isn’t likely to dig a surviving population in Canada, even if the fly species sneaks over the border.
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