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...
Source: OMAFRA
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help farmers enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of their farms. Funding will be...
Source: Government of Alberta
Alberta’s food processing sector is the second-largest manufacturing industry in the province and the flour milling industry plays an important role within the sector, generating millions in annual economic impact and creating thousands of jobs. As...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 2.4
Ventilation
Good ventilation, whether natural or mechanical, brings in fresh air and effectively removes dust, airborne pathogens, gases, and...
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Due to the outbreak of HPAI (H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States (U.S.), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will require an additional certification for Canadian cattle returning from the U.S. after a...
Source: Government of Alberta
“As the growing season progresses into September and crops approach maturity or are being harvested, crop conditions across the Canadian Prairies are highly variable but may result in near average yields,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops...
Imagine a financially healthy, successful farming operation.Is it comprised of leased or owned land? Does it stick to the same ol’ ideas and traditions? Does it struggle to keep staff?
Does it look like your farm?
Understanding the overall health of...
Source: Animal Health Canada
Since March 2024, highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has been detected in dairy cattle herds in several states in the US. See USDA map.
There have been no cases detected to date in Canadian dairy cattle.
In settings...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Strengthening Canada's bioindustrial sector through research and innovation creates opportunities, increases competitiveness, and moves Canada towards a more sustainable future.
Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honorable Lawrence...
