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Saputo woos Australia farmers in Murray Goulburn rebuild

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel November 2, 2017

Winnipeg | Reuters — Saputo, one of Canada’s largest dairy producers, aims to return Australia’s Murray Goulburn Co-operative to profit by aggressively pursuing more of the country’s milk supply, its CEO said on Thursday. The Montreal-based company agreed last week to buy the co-operative for C$1.3 billion including debt, and has already planned 15 meetings

Alain and Michelle Philippot, with Laurette Philippot and a historic photo of their farm.

Dairy cattle, News

Canadian dairy history book celebrates Canada 150

Dairy farmers across Canada are celebrating Canada’s sesquicentennial with a historical volume

By Shannon VanRaes May 8, 2017

With Canada’s 150th birthday just around the corner, dairy farmers across the country are sharing their stories in a new book. “It’s a really neat look at our history,” said David Wiens, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba chair, at a recent district meeting. Printed in both French and English, Dairy Farmers, Deeply Rooted for a Strong

Dairy cattle, Livestock

New Zealand dairy industry worries over Canada pricing plan

By GFM Network News, Rebecca Howard, Rod Nickel September 30, 2016

Wellington/Winnipeg | Reuters — New Zealand is closely watching changes in how Canada prices dairy products, New Zealand’s trade ministry said on Friday, as industry groups in several countries complain of unfair Canadian competition. Canada’s dairy farmers and processors, which include Saputo and Parmalat Canada, struck a pricing agreement in July that industry groups in

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Dairy farmers, processors strike deal for future

By Alex Binkley, GFM Network News July 13, 2016

Ottawa — Dairy Farmers of Canada and dairy processor associations have reached an agreement in principle on how to evolve the Canadian dairy system for the future. The agreement was reached during meetings in Charlottetown following a year of talks, which followed previous attempts to open a dialogue over pricing and other issues. Details of

Dairy cattle, Livestock

EU farming chief wants rapid Brexit talks, plans new dairy aid

By GFM Network News, Michael Hogan June 30, 2016

Hannover, Germany | Reuters — Europe’s agriculture industry, already grappling with a dairy crisis, wants rapid talks about Britain’s exit from the European Union to minimise disruption, EU farming commissioner Phil Hogan said on Thursday. “Farmers know better than anyone that you need stability and certainty to plan for the future,” Hogan said in a

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Ottawa weighs options over U.S. milk proteins

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel June 7, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — Canada is working on a plan to shore up its sheltered dairy industry, including measures to counter fast-rising imports of milk proteins from the U.S., according to the federal agriculture minister. Any new support risks widening a trade dispute among North America’s dairy farmers over $150 million worth of U.S. milk

Miriam Sweetnam came to Canada from Ireland with her family 15 years ago because of the protection and opportunities offered by Canada’s quota system. Today she farms near Winkler, just north of the U.S. border.

Dairy cattle, News

Trade deal promises both problems and possibilities for Canadian farmers

Glacier FarmMedia Special Report: CETA is a household word on Canadian farms, but in Europe not so much

By Gfm Staff, Shannon VanRaes March 17, 2016

Glacier FarmMedia assembled a team of reporters from its network of publications, which includes the Manitoba Co-operator, to examine the implications of Canada’s new trade deal with the European Union on Canadian agriculture and food processing. In coming weeks, watch for a series of articles that zero in on the challenge Canadian agriculture faces turning

Miriam Sweetnam remains optimistic about her family’s future in the dairy business.

Dairy cattle, News

Dairy farmers see CETA as a sign of the future

Glacier FarmMedia Special Report: The industry knows it must adapt and hopes proposed compensation packages will help

By Gfm Staff, Shannon VanRaes March 17, 2016

Glacier FarmMedia assembled a team of reporters from its network of publications, which includes the Manitoba Co-operator, to examine the implications of Canada’s new trade deal with the European Union on Canadian agriculture and food processing. In coming weeks, watch for a series of articles that zero in on the challenge Canadian agriculture faces turning

Saputo’s Canadian dairy division includes brands such as Dairyland, Neilson, Nutrilait, Baxter and Armstrong. (Dave Bedard photo)

Dairy cattle, Livestock, Markets

TPP deal to pressure Canadian dairy farmers, Saputo says

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel November 6, 2015

Reuters — Canadian farmers will get squeezed between new trade deals that allow more dairy imports to enter the country and slow-growing domestic consumption, Saputo’s CEO said on Thursday. The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal is expected to open access for New Zealand, the U.S. and other countries to 3.5 per cent of the Canadian market,

Livestock, Markets

Canada to review TPP pact, seek public input

By GFM Network News, Reuters November 5, 2015

Ottawa | Reuters –– Canada’s new Liberal government will review a landmark Pacific trade deal negotiated by the outgoing Conservatives and wants public input on the accord, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said Thursday. Some Canadian dairy farmers and auto workers say their jobs could be threatened by the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, which seeks to cut

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U.S. grains: Wheat extends gains on short covering, war risk

Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

Tag Archives Dairy Farmers

Saputo woos Australia farmers in Murray Goulburn rebuild

Canadian dairy history book celebrates Canada 150

New Zealand dairy industry worries over Canada pricing plan

Dairy farmers, processors strike deal for future

EU farming chief wants rapid Brexit talks, plans new dairy aid

Ottawa weighs options over U.S. milk proteins

Trade deal promises both problems and possibilities for Canadian farmers

Dairy farmers see CETA as a sign of the future

TPP deal to pressure Canadian dairy farmers, Saputo says

Canada to review TPP pact, seek public input

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