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Pork Council Asks For Self-Regulation After Animal Cruelty Case

By Ron Friesen June 9, 2011

Manitoba pork producers are calling for authority to police their own industry after a court last week convicted a Notre Dame hog farmer of animal cruelty. Livestock abuse cases could be resolved more quickly and effectively if the industry regulated itself instead of having the judicial system do it, Manitoba Pork Council officials said. “We

Livestock

Disease Threats To Canadian Livestock Persist

By Alex Binkley June 9, 2011

Despite a recent triumph in the battle against serious animal diseases, Canada must remain vigilant against new and old threats to its livestock industries, says the chief food safety officer. Climate change and global trade patterns are helping spread new viruses from Africa to Europe and other countries, Brian Evans, vice-president of the Canadian Food

Cereals, Crops

Seed Maker Pioneer Races For Crops As Climate Changes

By Christine Stebbins June 9, 2011

Achanging climate that many scientists fear will hurt global crop production means seed makers must work harder to meet food needs as world population grows by 30 per cent by 2050, a top world seed executive said. “Agriculture production is moving to the North because those climates are becoming warmer. Some of those environments are

Crops

Canada Is Exporting Fresh Water In Commodities

By Alex Binkley June 9, 2011

Canada is giving away massive amounts of fresh water in the form of exported grain, meat and food products as well as other commodities, the Council of Canadians says in a report. It says the agriculture industry accounts for 70 per cent of the water shipped from the country. It calls the moisture content of

Country Crossroads

Recipe Swap – for Jun. 9, 2011

By Lorraine Stevenson June 9, 2011

As I put these recipes together last week we were enduring yet another punishing rainstorm and comfort food seemed the order of the day. Here’s a couple of “rainy day” recipes in dreaded anticipation we may not yet be through with wet weather. Nonetheless, I hope on the day you read this it’s warmed up

Country Crossroads

Community Garden A Big Success

By Kim Langen June 9, 2011

When a couple of keen gardeners in Killarney came up with the idea of a community garden plot last fall, they did not expect the response they got. Holding their first “work day” last month, they were overwhelmed with help, machinery, supplies, goodwill – and a great sunny day to get things done. “It’s our

News

The Jacksons – for Jun. 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

here’s my water bottle?” Jennifer Jackson peered into the open refrigerator. “Did you drink my water Dad?” Andrew looked up from his plate of food and snorted. “The only thing I drink from a bottle is Johnny Walker,” he said and turned his attention back to his dinner. “Oh, there it is.” Jennifer reached into

Opinion

Will The New Recipe Work?

By Ronald Doering June 9, 2011

On Feb. 4, Prime Minister Harper and U.S. President Obama created a U.S.-Canada Regulatory Co-operation Council (RCC) with a mandate to reduce regulatory red tape at the border. The leaders pledged to remove barriers to the trade of goods between the two countries, with specific reference to food. Food and agricultural products were highlighted because

Hogs, Livestock

China Urges Tougher Punishments For Food Safety Crimes

June 9, 2011

China’s courts have been ordered to increase the severity of punishments for food safety crimes, including capital punishment for cases that lead to fatalities, Xinhua news agency reported. The court’s directive appeared to be the latest move to regain public confidence after a series of food safety scandals, including the most serious recent case in

Beef cattle, News

Wto Backs Canada On COOL

By Ron Friesen June 2, 2011

Canada appears to have won at least a partial victory in challenging a U.S. country-of-origin rule for labelling meat sold in grocery stores. Media reports last week said a World Trade Organization dispute panel ruling favours a trade challenge by Canada and Mexico against the COOL regulation. If so, it would overturn key portions of

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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