Insights and Stories on Livestock

Nov. 23, 2023 at 2:45 pm CST

Riverside Market Garden, operated by Flying Dust First Nation, started in 2009 with two people and an old alfalfa field. Today it employs about 20 people, plus summer students; provides food for the community and some wholesalers; and gives youth a chance to learn about agriculture. Over the years the […]

By Lisa Guenther

Nov. 20, 2023 at 3:49 pm CST

A new report for the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute seeks to educate policymakers about the impact of animal agriculture on economic, social and environmental levels. The report, titled Forces Impacting Animal Agriculture In Canada: A Synthesis, delves into the issues surrounding cattle, dairy and poultry production in the country and […]

By Alex McCuaig

Sep. 25, 2023 at 8:04 am CDT

Ontario’s livestock producers could see more and improved options for pickup and sustainable disposal of deadstock through a new federal/provincial program now on offer. The Ontario and federal governments on Thursday opened the intake for applications under what they’re calling the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative, budgeted for $1.5 million over […]

By Dave Bedard

Aug. 21, 2023 at 9:17 pm CDT

The Saskatchewan government says it will put up to $70 million toward “immediate measures” to support livestock producers, ahead of an expected federal-provincial AgriRecovery program for that purpose. Application forms are expected to be available via Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. (SCIC) “in the coming days” for funding “to help offset […]

By Dave Bedard

Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:50 pm CDT

The next wave of Canadian agricultural technology pioneers was recognized at the official opening of Ag In Motion 2023, highlighting the continuing achievements of creators who find new ways to make farming better. “Innovation is sewn into the fabric of our industry, as is perseverance through hard times, resilience over […]