Ag ministers support supply management Thursday, May 12, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFAgricultural ministers from Ontario and Quebec have committed to working with the dairy industry on areas of common interest, and confirmed the ongoing importance of supporting Canada's supply management systems in international trade agreements. Carol Mitchell, minister of Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Pierre Corbeil, minister of Quebec Agriculture, Fisheries and Food met Thursday in Toronto.The ministers also agreed that Ontario and Quebec will press for federal government recognition regarding provincial flexibility in the development of national agricultural policy. As part of the Quebec-Ontario Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the two agriculture ministers meet annually to consider initiatives that help promote the competitive position of their respective agri-food sectors. These bilateral meetings coincide with SIAL, which alternates locations between Montreal and Toronto. SIAL Canada is an international trade show dedicated to food industry professionals which targets the North American market. This year it is taking place at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto from May 11-13.Underlining the importance of the Ontario-Quebec relationship is the combined farm gate value of Ontario and Quebec production of about $17.2 billion annually. The two provinces' combined food processing sectors represents just over 64 per cent of the total Canadian output.Quebec and Ontario together represent more than 65 per cent of supply-managed production - dairy, poultry and eggs - in Canada. BF Widowski gets chair in poultry welfare Modify food label requirements say ag groups
Women Farmers Drive Growth in Canadian Agriculture Monday, December 29, 2025 For the first time since 1991, Statistics Canada reports a significant increase in female farm operators across Canada. In 2021, there were nearly 80,000 women leading farm operations. Today, that number is closer to 90,000—a milestone that reflects a powerful shift in the agricultural... Read this article online
Animal Health Canada Shares 2030 Goals for Livestock Friday, December 26, 2025 Animal Health Canada (AHC) has outlined five strategic goals it plans to accomplish by 2030 to protect and advance the health and welfare of farmed animals across the country. Working under its One Health and One Welfare approach, AHC aims to unite federal and provincial governments... Read this article online
Pocket Chainsaw: Change the Way You Deal with Pesky Trees and Bushes Friday, December 26, 2025 Are you frustrated with small trees and bushes along your farm's fence line, and tired of the hassle of starting your traditional chainsaw? The pocket chainsaw might be the perfect solution for you. Mountain Lab Gear is a company founded on a passion for the outdoors and a desire to improve... Read this article online
Maizex Seeds Breaks Ground on $8.8 Million State-of-the-Art Seed Corn Facility in Blenheim Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Maizex Seeds, the seed division of Sollio Agriculture, has announced the groundbreaking of an $8.8 million investment in a new seed corn processing and packaging plant at its Blenheim, Ontario facility. “This is a significant investment by Maizex that not only supports the ability of... Read this article online
Renew CUSMA? Grain groups say yes—but with changes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—known as USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) in the US and T-MEC (Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá) in Mexico—is the trade pact that, on July 1, 2020, replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade... Read this article online