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Government of Canada invests in new opportunities for biofuels
The Government of Canada announced late last week that it will invest $6.0 million in a new economic initiative program to develop new market opportunities in the ethanol and livestock sectors.
Canada does not plan barley legislation
Legislation to end the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly on barley will not be introduced by the Conservative government, at least in the short-term, according to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.
Business Management Council urges growers to sharpen competitive edge
February is meeting month in the agri-food sector and across the country, various groups and organizations are holding special one-day seminars. In this particular series the organizer is the Canadian Farm Business Management Council with two seminars being held in Ontario in February.
China becomes leading buyer of Brazil's farming products
According to a publication from Brazil, 2008 was the year that saw China take over the lead in terms of being the top global importer, a jump from third place, The Netherlands, with nine percent share and the US with 8.7 percent came in third.
Canola Colleges -Growing in 2009
The Canola Council of Canada has announced it will be holding its series of popular agronomic workshops during late February through to mid-March. Dubbed 'Canola Colleges', they are being held in six different locations in the next five weeks.
Ag Day in Canada planned for January 28th
Farm Credit Canada saw enough success in their inaugural Ag Day in Canada that it's going to host its second nation-wide event, Wednesday, January 28th, with nearly 90 centres participating.
Ontario and Saskatchewan biotech companies commit to sharing
Two biotech companies, one in Saskatchewan and one in Ontario, have committed to sharing their strengths and services, including assessing new technologies and raising capital, all to help entrepreneurs with new ventures.
Ethanol and meat lobbies agree that funding biofuels is essential
The American Meat Institute and the Renewable Fuels Association have joined forces, suggesting Congress enact legislation for loan guarantees to help advance second generation biofuels.
Balance sheet of the agricultural sector
The latest figures from Statistics Canada show that farm equity across the country was up, with an overall increase to $252.3 billion, a jump of 8.9 percent above levels from 2006.
Government of Canada responds to US COOL document
Comments from the Government of Canada today indicated satisfaction that key provisions were met in the final document covering the US country of origin labelling (COOL) regulations, said Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade.
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