Insights and Stories of Geralyn Wichers

Mar. 1, 2024 at 3:50 pm CST

A program that pays grants to Canadian wineries to help them adapt to industry and competitiveness challenges has been extended to 2027, the federal government announced today.

By Geralyn Wichers

Feb. 29, 2024 at 3:57 pm CST

Maple Leaf will merge its plant and meat protein divisions and plans to expand in the U.S. market, the company said in February. 

By Geralyn Wichers

Feb. 27, 2024 at 3:46 pm CST

Atlantic Canada's net agricultural emissions have fallen slightly between 1990 and 2021 as livestock numbers decreased and reliance on fuel oil declined, a new report says.

By Geralyn Wichers

Feb. 27, 2024 at 11:43 am CST

The federal government has pledged more than $3.1 million for the continued development of a made in Canada sustainability index for agricultural products.

By Geralyn Wichers

Feb. 23, 2024 at 1:45 pm CST

On January 1, Canadian farmers held 11.1 million cattle and calves on farms, down 2.1 per cent from a year prior, StatCan said in livestock estimates released today. It's the smallest cattle herd since January 1, 1989. 

By Geralyn Wichers