Source: University of Guelph
Fusarium head blight (FHB), a disease caused by a fungal pathogen, is devastating crops, producing mycotoxins that can rapidly damage plants, wither the kernels in the head of wheat and cost the economy billions of dollars...
Several years ago, there was a notable investment in pea processing for the plant-based protein industry, including the construction of a multimillion-dollar facility in Manitoba. This development led to discussions about expanding pea cultivation in Western Canada and the...
Source: Government of Canada
As part of the Government of Canada's One Health approach, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Health Canada, is taking proactive measures to monitor Canadian...
At the 2024 Animal Health Canada Forum, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada will provide up to $13.3 million over five years to Animal Health Canada (AHC) through...
Cyberattacks are increasingly targeting various sectors in Canada, including the agri-food industry, as it becomes more reliant on digital tools, sensors, and online connectivity. Unlike larger industries, agriculture, especially at the primary level, is composed of many small, independent...
Source: Lactanet Canada, Brian Van Doormaal
Each year, based on official animal registration and pedigree information within its database, Lactanet Canada computes current inbreeding statistics within the Canadian cow population of each dairy breed.
In this way, the average level of...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Investing in organic farming research is essential for advancing sustainable practices, addressing the sector’s unique challenges, and supporting the continued growth and competitiveness of Canadian organic products.
Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on...
Source: OMAFRA
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million in the new Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) to help minority groups start and build businesses in the agri-food sector.
Funded through the Sustainable Canadian...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Farmers and ranchers are receiving additional assistance to prepare for, adapt to and lessen the impacts of climate change so they can better protect their farms and livestock and continue growing food for people in...
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Since early 2024, the United States (U.S.) has reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows in several states. Due to the presence of HPAI (H5N1) in the U.S. dairy cattle population, the...