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Randy Dennis (l), the former chief grain inspector for Canada, demonstrates the ins and outs of grain grading at a workshop. The Canadian Grain Commission is reviewing the grading system. While some groups want to switch to instrument-measured specifications, others warn that could create problems.

Some fear grain trade wants to kill CGC

The government body has long ensured impartial quality certification

By Allan Dawson April 30, 2020

When asked for the National Farmers Union’s view of the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) merging with Cereals Canada, Stewart Wells was succinct. “We take a dim view of it,” Wells, the NFU’s second vice-president, said in an interview April 22. “Right off the top, one of the concerns we would have is, is Cereals Canada, with all of its

Cigi staff evaluate wheat flour for use in oriental noodles. (Cigi photo)

Cereals, Crops

Cigi, Cereals Canada vote to close merger deal

Merged body to take latter group's name; next step, naming a CEO

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff April 14, 2020

The proposed merger between Cigi and Cereals Canada has taken one of its final steps forward, with votes of approval from both organizations’ memberships. The two Winnipeg-based not-for-profit organizations announced Tuesday their memberships have approved “the amalgamation of both organizations under a unified governance and management structure.” Terms of the merger call for the consolidated

Editorial, Farmit Manitoba, Opinion

Editorial: Farmer support complex issue

By Gord Gilmour August 30, 2019

A recent call from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture for more support for farmers affected by trade issues raises some interesting questions. The CFA was responding to the announcement of $1.7 billion in direct payments to dairy producers over eight years, compensation for opening a portion of the dairy market to international competition under a

News, News & Opinion

Canada’s barley sector streamlining for synergy

Barley Council, Cereals Canada, CMBTC, Brewing and Malting Research Institute formalize collaboration

By Allan Dawson July 17, 2019

Canada’s barley industry wants to become more efficient and effective through increased co-operation, says Barley Council of Canada (BCC) chair Zenneth Faye. To that end the BCC “will undergo a strategic realignment” with Cereals Canada, the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC), and the Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI) starting Aug. 1. “The

Cereals, Crops

Cigi, Cereals Canada agree to pursue amalgamation

By Allan Dawson, GFM Network News June 28, 2019

The boards of the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) and Cereals Canada have agreed to pursue amalgamation by March 31, 2020. That’s if a proposal, yet to be developed, is approved by the two bodies’ member organizations, leaders Dean Dias and Cam Dahl, said Friday in separate interviews. “During the past week, both boards have

The Canadian International Grains Institute was created in 1972 to provide market development and technical support for Canadian wheat and other field crops.

Cereals, News, Other

What will become of Cigi?

Merger talks between Cigi, created 45 years ago to promote Canadian grain exports, and Cereals Canada could come to a head this month 

By Allan Dawson June 13, 2019

Cigi’s future could soon be clearer. For more than a year, the Canadian International Grains Institute, created in 1972 to provide market development and technical support for Canadian wheat and other field crops, and Cereals Canada, which represents the country’s cereals sector, have been considering merging. Cigi could decide on that during its annual meeting

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Brand name

By Gord Gilmour June 13, 2019

As the writing began to appear on the wall for the Canadian Wheat Board, many wondered what would become of Brand Canada. The nation has long enjoyed a global reputation as a producer of high-quality milling wheat. Canada has been a dominant player in this lofty quality grouping since the legendary Red Fife and Marquis

Opinion

Opinion: Friends with trade benefits

By Cam Dahl February 8, 2019

Canadians and Italians like each other. Italian culture has formed a deep part of the Canadian fabric and Canadians buy hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from Italy every year. However, there have been some hiccups recently in the trade relationship, highlighted by the protectionist measures being used to block Canadian durum exports. I

It's not an easy time for durum growers currently as durum prices are well below the cost of production.

Cereals, Opinion

Opinion: Farmers’ voices important on crop missions

By Scott Hepworth January 2, 2019

The Canadian wheat new crop missions for 2018 are well underway. These are missions organized and co-ordinated through three organizations: Cereals Canada, Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) and the Canadian Grain Commission. They take place over six weeks in November and December and include missions to 17 of our top markets for wheat and durum.

Efficiency in Canada's grain pipeline will play a major part when competing against other countries.

News

How to beat the Black Sea

Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan are going to be fierce competition in the coming years

By Allan Dawson November 16, 2018

There’s good news and bad news for Canadian grain shippers. Western Canadian offshore grain exports are running ahead of last year despite harvest delays and the railways are performing well. But Canada’s grain monitor warns to compete with increasing exports from the Black Sea region, Canada must keep its grain pipeline efficient. “Canada has one

Daily Network News

Biodiversity loss a risk to global economy, IPBES report says

Trump signs proclamation increasing Argentine beef imports

U.S. grains: Soybeans continue gains on Trump’s China comments

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