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Grain Services Union head calls foul over Viterra replacement workers

Aug. 20, 2008 at 9:40 am CDT

The head of the union representing grain handler Viterra’s striking office workers says he’s unhappy with some of the company’s tactics. The company has confirmed it is trying to recruit temporary replacement workers for its head office to replace the 200 employees, who have been on strike since July 7. […]

OFA has concerns on Greenbelt expansion

Aug. 20, 2008 at 9:07 am CDT

Feds fund BC blueberry industry

Aug. 18, 2008 at 2:15 pm CDT

Scotiabank launches new ag financing products

Aug. 11, 2008 at 5:35 pm CDT

By FBC staff

Cargill, Farm Credit Canada partner on input financing

Aug. 8, 2008 at 8:37 am CDT

Ontario and feds partner on food and beverage fund

Aug. 7, 2008 at 11:24 am CDT

The food and beverage processing industry in Ontario is getting a $3 million fund to encourage innovation. The Food and Beverage Industry Innovation (FBII) Fund is made up of equal contributions by the federal and provincial governments. “Innovation has always driven this sector and our government wants to ensure that […]

Canada and China to collaborate on canola research

Aug. 7, 2008 at 10:16 am CDT

The National Research Council of Canada and the Oil Crops Research Institute of the Chinese Academy have signed an agreement to collaborate on research to improve canola production, the two groups said Aug. 5. “This is a historic event,” said Dr. Roman Szumski, vice-president of life sciences for the NRC. […]

Agrium profit doubles

Aug. 6, 2008 at 11:34 am CDT

Fertilizer maker Agrium announced Wednesday in Calgary that it tallied a US$636 million profit — or US$4 a share in the second quarter. This is the company’s strongest quarterly performance ever and more than doubles the previous high of US$229 million or US$1.70 a share a year […]

Profits plummet 61 per cent at ADM

Aug. 6, 2008 at 10:38 am CDT

Agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reported lower-than-expected profits because of a drop in earnings from agricultural services and wheat and cocoa processing. ADM’s earnings fell 61 per cent to $372 million, or 58 cents a share in the fourth quarter that ended June 30, compared to $954 million […]

Ag minister makes FCC, Dairy Comission appointments

Aug. 6, 2008 at 9:51 am CDT

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced the appointment of John Klippenstein to the Board of Directors of Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the reappointment of John Core as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC). Klippenstein brings a farming background and over 36 years of experience providing […]

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