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Ottawa’s Agriculture Day gathering a sector-wide affair

By D.C. Fraser, GFM Network News February 14, 2020

Agriculture Day celebrations across Canada on Tuesday included a conference in Ottawa with roughly 500 attendees from across the ag sector. Hosted by Agriculture More than Ever, the event aimed to bring together people involved in agriculture, food and agribusiness. “We’re having a gathering to celebrate Canadian agriculture and food and the contributions that we

Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou leaves B.C. Supreme Court on a lunch break during her extradition hearing in Vancouver on Jan. 22, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Jennifer Gauthier)

Markets

Improving global ag trade may not favour Canada

By GFM Network News January 22, 2020

MarketsFarm — When it comes to improving global trade relations, a rising tide may not lift all boats. In the recently-signed Phase One trade deal between the U.S. and China, Beijing pledged to significantly increase Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans and other agriculture goods. “Where does that leave room for Canada, given the demand side

Is Canada’s agri-food system ready to compete in the future of good food?

Farmit Manitoba, Op/Ed, Other

Opinion: The future of good food

Canada’s agriculture and food system need to be able to compete in the sustainability realm

By Gordon Bacon December 18, 2019

People are passionate about good food. While the definition of ‘good food’ has always been about taste, it has expanded over the last few decades to include nutritional quality. Now, growing concerns about the environment and climate change are prompting food manufacturers to expand the definition of ‘good food’ and market more products as ‘sustainable.’

Canada has a strong agri-food sector that ranks high in global measures of food safety performance.

News, Other

Quest to brand Canada’s food is drawing industry-wide interest

A recent two-day forum in Ottawa explored how Canada’s policy framework needs to change

By D.C. Fraser December 2, 2019

Canada2020’s David McInnes has a tough time hiding his excitement when talking about the future of food in the country. Over a two-day event in Ottawa, numerous speakers and delegates brought forward suggestions of how to shape the next agri-food policy agenda, as part of the Canada Food Brand project. “There’s been a tremendous refocus

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: FCC sees opportunities for exports

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 26, 2019

MarketsFarm — Farm Credit Canada (FCC) on Tuesday released a report titled Diversifying Canada’s agriculture exports, which included pulses and also looked at some of the pros and cons to diversifying Canada’s wheat, canola and soybeans. “Canada has done extremely well in establishing strong trade relations in a number of key markets thanks to a

Construction continues at the Roquette pea protein plant outside of Portage la Prairie. The facility is set to open in 2020.

Farmit Manitoba

Laying a foundation for protein in Manitoba

It doesn’t have to be plants  or livestock — both have the ability thrive

By Alexis Stockford October 17, 2019

If Manitoba wants to succeed in becoming a world-class protein producer, it needs to put aside partisan bickering. Forget about getting drawn into fighting over whether plant or animal protein is better, and in getting a larger slice of the same old pie. Instead the province should be pulling together and creating a larger pie.

Genetically modified cotton plants with an edible cottonseed trait are seen growing near Belvidere in northeastern North Carolina. (Texas A+M University handout via Reuters)

Crops

U.S. regulators allow GM cotton as human food source

By GFM Network News, Will Dunham October 11, 2019

Washington | Reuters — U.S. regulators on Friday gave the green light for genetically modified cotton to be used for human consumption, paving the way for a protein-packed new food source — edible cottonseed that tastes a bit like chickpeas — that its developers said could help tackle global malnutrition. The Food and Drug Administration’s

Other, Recipe Swap

Manitoba Flavours: Pulled Turkey Sandwiches

Plus, Mushroom-Crusted Tenderloin with Mighty Mushroom Sauce

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff October 8, 2019

Pulled Turkey Sandwiches Ingredients 1 turkey breast (weighing around 1 pound) 2-1/2 c. vegetable stock 1 c. barbecue sauce, divided 1 bay leaf 2 garlic cloves 1 c. purple cabbage, shaved 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro (can substitute parsley) 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. 2 per cent Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 avocado

Recipe Swap

Manitoba Flavours: Pomegranate Feta Turkey Burger

Plus, Carrot and Turnip Casserole

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 25, 2019

Pomegranate Feta Turkey Burger Patties 6 oz. block feta cheese 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground turkey 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 tsp dried thyme Sauce 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced 4 cardamom pods (optional) 2 tsp sugar 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Recipe Swap

Manitoba Flavours: Irish Pork Stew

Plus, Velvety Bean Bread

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 16, 2019

Irish Pork Stew Ingredients 1/3 c. / 80 ml all-purpose flour 1 tsp. / 5 ml salt 1/4 tsp. / 1 ml ground black pepper 2 lbs. / 1 kg pork stewing cubes, well trimmed 1 tbsp. / 15 ml canola oil 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. /

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend gains on improving cash prices, packer demand

U.S. grains: Soy futures slide on China demand doubts

Spain probes whether swine fever outbreak was caused by lab leak

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