The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is voicing strong opposition to the U.S. administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican agri-food imports, warning of significant economic consequences for all three nations.
Impact on Farmers and Consumers
The newly...
Sollio Cooperative Group, the parent company of Olymel, has reported a significant financial turnaround for the fiscal year 2024, showing strong growth after challenges in previous years. The cooperative posted a net surplus of $270.7 million, a 135% increase...
As February comes to a close, the hog market remains dynamic, with notable shifts in pricing, slaughter numbers, and producer trends. The latest Weekly Hog Market Facts report provides key insights into market movements across Ontario, Canada, and the...
With ongoing trade challenges, Saskatchewan pork producers are being encouraged to engage with U.S. customers and suppliers to navigate the impact of tariffs on exports.
According to Sask Pork, maintaining open communication with key players in the U.S. market is...
Salmonella spp. continues to be the most common bacterial organism identified in food borne illness in Canada. There were 4,826 notifications provided in 2022, representing 39% of all isolates reported to National Enteric Surveillance Program (NESP). Salmonella Enteritidis (1,840...
Urban expansion is increasingly encroaching upon agricultural lands, posing significant challenges to the future of farming. This issue is exemplified by Quinn Farm, a 200-acre enterprise established in 1982 on the outskirts of Montreal. The farm produces horticultural crops,...
Alberta Pork has detected Swine Delta Coronavirus (SDCV) at a pig-handling facility in Alberta during ongoing surveillance efforts with the Alberta government. SDCV is from the same viral family as Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE), causing...
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, highlighting strong growth, improved margins, and a solid foundation for future expansion. The company attributes its performance to disciplined execution, strategic capital investments, and market stabilization.
Fourth...
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board (Sask Pork) is urging pork producers to establish comprehensive On-Farm Emergency Response Plans to effectively manage potential crises, such as disease outbreaks, barn fires, or transportation accidents. To support this initiative, Sask Pork is...
Biosecurity Checklist for Spring
Spring brings warmer temperatures and the reemergence of pests and diseases, making it essential to reinforce farm biosecurity. Here are five key steps to protect your livestock and facilities:
Control Rodent Populations
Remove any harvested grain...