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Developing successful health and safety policies for staff

By Carolyn Van Den Heuvel March 16, 2013

Igrew up working long hours on the farm, so I know before I even make this statement that farm managers may cringe when I write that developing health and safety policies is a great way to show appreciation for your workers. There. I said it. Don’t stop reading. I have a point to make here.

Livestock, News

Tyler and Dorelle Fulton this year’s OYF winners

By Daniel Winters February 28, 2013

Birtle-area ranchers and hay exporters Tyler and Dorelle Fulton have been chosen as Manitoba’s 2013 Outstanding Young Farmers. “We’re really excited and energetic about agriculture in Canada, and we’re going to do our best to pass that message on,” said Tyler, shortly after receiving the award from Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn

Hogs, Livestock

Is pork industry’s business model broken?

By Bernie Peet October 17, 2012

There is no doubt that, whichever way you look at it, Western Canada is a good place to raise pigs. The combination of abundant space and locally grown feed ingredients provides key elements that are missing in some important pig-producing countries such as Denmark, where manure disposal is a challenge, and China, where a lot

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, News

Prairie feed barley bids strong

By Ryan Kessler July 20, 2012

Cash bids for barley across Western Canada have seen an increase from last year. Limited supply on the Prairies and adverse weather conditions in the U.S. have contributed to the higher prices, particularly in Alberta. Bids at Lethbridge have moved up to anywhere between $5.75 and nearly $5.95 per bushel delivered to the feedlots, almost

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, News

Ottawa allocates $349 million for voluntary CWB

By Allan Dawson July 12, 2012

The money, similar to what the former  directors estimated,  will cover open-market  transition costs

The federal government will spend up to $349 million to cover the Canadian Wheat Board’s (CWB) extraordinary costs as it moves to an open market Aug. 1. “The CWB must be as nimble, flexible and efficient as possible without being encumbered with costs related to the past,” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said at a news

Cereals, Crops, News

Producers urged to take part in Growing Forward consultations

By Shannon VanRaes June 16, 2012

The province of Manitoba is asking farmers and farm organizations for input into Growing Forward II, which is currently being negotiated with the federal government. “The more input Manitoba industry stakeholders provide through the consultations, the more influence they will have on the future content and direction of the next generation of Growing Forward programs,”

Opinion

More on uncertainty and food safety investigations

By Ronald Doering January 24, 2012

Our summary last month of the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the last decade in the U.S. (salmonella in green peppers) and in Europe (E. coli in organic sprouts) demonstrated the diabolical complexity faced by food safety regulators when they carry out investigations characterized by deep factual and scientific uncertainty. In both cases, investigators were

News

More Animal Health Improvements Needed, Report Says

By Alex Binkley October 6, 2011

Co-operator contributor / ottawa Canada has improved its animal health procedures, but changing risks posed by rising international trade and emerging threats point to the need for additional safeguards, says a new report. Animal health risk assessment in Canada is built on a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise, says the report of 12 experts

News

Canadian Live Hog Exports To U.S. Stabilizing

April 28, 2011

After taking a significant hit for nearly four years, Canada’s live hog exports to the U.S. have begun to stabilize. Having a more steady supply of hogs is helping, said Tyler Fulton, director of risk management with H@ms Marketing Services. “The Canadian herd had been shrinking, but it has now stabilized,” Fulton said. “(The lower

News

Farm Programs Need New Direction: Report

By Ron Friesen February 24, 2011

About five years ago, a special committee reviewing Canada’s agricultural policy framework heard a novel idea from chair Ed Tyrchniewicz. Noting that roughly 60 per cent of government funding for agriculture went to business risk management (BRM) programs, Tyrchniewicz suggested spending more on other areas instead. Research, maybe. Or science, innovation and market development. The

Daily Network News

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Tag Archives risk management

Tyler and Dorelle Fulton this year’s OYF winners

Is pork industry’s business model broken?

Prairie feed barley bids strong

Ottawa allocates $349 million for voluntary CWB

Producers urged to take part in Growing Forward consultations

More on uncertainty and food safety investigations

More Animal Health Improvements Needed, Report Says

Canadian Live Hog Exports To U.S. Stabilizing

Farm Programs Need New Direction: Report

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