EU told regulations hurting farmers Monday, February 28, 2011 Ever stiffer regulations and a strengthening currency are costly to agriculture in the European Union (EU), the Brussels-based farm union Copa-Coegeca warns and will result in imports taking the place of domestically raised meat on store shelves.European meat exports are expected to decline 23 per cent by 2020, and imports are expected to rise by 15 per cent, but imported meats aren't produced to as high a standard, warns Secretary-General Pekka Pesonen. In particular, Pesonen points to imports from the Latin America trade bloc Mercosur, where producers use growth promotants banned in the EU and only a poor animal traceability system exists.Pesonen was analyzing an EU report on the medium-term prospects for the meat industry in Europe. Mercosur is a trade bloc comprised of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru have associate member status. BF Key Asian meat market in turmoil What direction should U.S. farm spending take?
Ottawa Police looking for farm equipment accident witnesses Thursday, June 12, 2025 The Ottawa Police Service is looking for witnesses or people with dashcam footage to come forward regarding an accident involving farm equipment. A vehicle struck farm equipment on June 6 at Twin Elm Road and Brophy Drive around 6 p.m. The accident resulted in two people requiring... Read this article online
Canada Not Fully Using its Agriculture Potential and Not Competitive Thursday, June 12, 2025 Canada is known for its natural wealth — including minerals, energy, forestry, and agriculture. Among these, the agriculture and agri-food sector stands out with enormous global export potential. This according to Senator Mary Robinson on her Senate of Canada weppage. Senator Robinson... Read this article online
Trouw Nutrition launches IntelEgg Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Trouw Nutrition has announced the launch of IntelEgg, a digital platform designed to empower layer producers with real-time insights and data-driven decision-making tools. The image above shows an demo screen. This browser-based application is set to transform how poultry farmers monitor,... Read this article online
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week veterinary prize awarded Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce Counties since 1966. While things have evolved over the years, the mandate to provide information to producers and agribusiness has remained firm. Seventeen years ago, the event committee created... Read this article online
You Turkey – Turkey Farmers Of Canada Launch National Campaign Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Think Turkey has launched a national campaign called You Turkey to promote Canadian turkey as the top protein choice for Canadians with active lifestyles. The campaign encourages consumers who want an active healthy lifestyle eat lean, nutrient-rich turkey. The campaign first appeared... Read this article online