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Canadian exporters stymied by high costs

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Canadian exporters are stymied by higher costs, including government fees, than their competitors and as a result Canada is only doing OK as an exporter, says Rob Bryson, vice-president of Parrish & Heimbecker. Despite buoyant commodity markets, the world is walking on the edge of another bout of bad economic times, he warned the annual
Livestock, News

New CCA president to focus on processing, foreign trade efforts

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For the first time in decades, a Manitoba rancher has risen to the top job of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Cow-calf producer Martin Unrau, a CCA vice-president, was recently acclaimed as president and will replace Alberta’s Travis Toews. Along with wife Roxie, son Garett, and a part-time employee, Unrau runs 500 head on Bar 88
Cereals, Crops, News

CGC guarantees Canadian grain quality worldwide

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The baker is already planning his production and quality-control program for months ahead, based on grain from halfway around the world he has never laid eyes on, much less inspected. But he isn’t worried. He knows he will almost certainly get exactly the right kind of wheat with the precise specifications he requested. He also
Cereals, News

Ritz Announces Supply Chain Logistics Forum

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Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announc ed a new industry forum to exchange views and work to improve the logistical system for farmers, the handling industry and customers. The Crop Logistics Working Group was announced in an address to the Inland Terminal Association of Canada (ITAC) Nov. 7. The Crop Logistics Working Group will be
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Companies See Role In Food Security

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Food security concerns as the world s population surpasses seven billion have prompted global companies to become more actively involved in ensuring future supplies, participants at an agricultural conference said on Oct. 31. The increased role has come at a time government involvement is hampered by the global financial crisis and led to fears a
Grain Markets

Alberta Fund Leery Of Agricultural Bubble

The global commodity boom is driving prices for agricultural assets to near bubble levels and the best opportunities may be found in related investments, the head of one of Canada’s biggest pension funds warned. “I must get an agricultural play in my inbox once a day or once every couple of days and that’s usually
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Agreement Reached To Increase Manitoba Farm Exports To China

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An agreement between CentrePort Canada, the country’s two major railways and a number of Chinese companies should lead to increased exports of agricultural products from Manitoba to inland China, according to a release from Manitoba’s CentrePort. The agreement between CentrePort, CN Worldwide, Canadian Pacific Logistics S o l u t i o n s ,
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U.S. To Work Globally To Keep Imports Safe

U.S. health regulators said they would work with their counterparts worldwide to share information and better safeguard drugs and food consumed in the United States. The move represents a change in strategy for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a recognition of an increasingly complex global supply chain and tight budgets at home. “The border
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Centre For Food In Canada Releases First Report

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The value of food to the Canadian economy reaches far beyond the value of primary production, processing and distribution, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada says. But as one of Canada’s most highly regulated sectors, the food industry’s opportunity for continued growth will depend on its ability to address two competing pressures:

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