Tag Archives Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Jennifer Hayes named dairy commissioner
Outspoken supply management advocate latest member of industry body
Creating a better process for assessing pasture
Stakeholders from across the industry are currently working together to develop a Manitoba-focused rangeland and pasture health assessment
Wheat hybrids possible but are benefits big enough?
Some wonder if the money would be better spent on open-pollinated lines while finding better ways seed companies can get financial returns
WCWGA wants reduced Canadian Grain Commission fees, refund
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay will discuss CGC fees with the new commissioners and the commission will consult the grain sector on the issue this winter
CFIA proposes new humane livestock transport regulations
The proposed regulations cover everything from assessment of livestock’s fitness for transport to dealing with unfit and compromised animals and hot and cold weather
New product pits fungus against fungus
If DONguard gets into the plant first, it occupies the space fusarium would take and also consumes invading fusarium, according to the company that hopes to commercialize it
Canadian Grain Commission operating without commissioners as of Dec. 5
The CGC can continue to operate and fulfil most of its duties until the federal government appoints new commissioners
Action finally in sight on CFIA modernization
Changes were first promised more than five years ago but were derailed by a federal election
Deadline to apply for Canadian Grain Commission executive positions extended
The jobs involve lots of travel in and outside of Canada and good salaries
Want to be a Canadian Grain Commission commissioner?
There isn’t much time left to apply and you’ll face some stiff competition