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
Ontario’s Best in Agri-Food Excellence 2024 Thursday, November 7, 2024 Ontario celebrates excellence in agriculture and food sector achievements The Government of Ontario is celebrating the achievements of outstanding contributors in the agriculture and food industry through the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards. This year’s awards recognize 13... Read this article online
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Meat Council want an ASF trade recovery program in place Tuesday, November 5, 2024 The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) and the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) representatives raised concerns about the plan for African Swine Fever (ASF), improved trade access, and ongoing access to labour and immigration programs for the pork industry as they discussed the industry issues with... Read this article online
Four new inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Tuesday, November 5, 2024 The welcomed four accomplished Canadians for their contributions to advancing Canadian agriculture. Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dr. Michael Eskin, Paul Larmer, and Dr. Charles Vincent were formally inducted at a ceremony on November 2, 2024. “We are so proud to shine a bright spotlight... Read this article online
Navigating Financial Literacy for Women in Ag Monday, November 4, 2024 By Deanna Ciaccia In today’s evolving agricultural landscape, financial literacy is crucial for success, particularly for women who are increasingly taking leadership roles in the agriculture sector. According to a recent article from FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha),... Read this article online
Ontario Pork Congress Annual Meeting report Friday, November 1, 2024 The Ontario Pork Congress was held on October 22, 2024, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario, with over 35 people attending. At the event, the association revealed the winner of its —Tara Terpstra, a Huron County pork producer who is currently Chair of Ontario Pork. The... Read this article online