Global Affairs Canada provided Farms.com a general overview of the trade negotiation process
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Executive Director of the Animal Health Directorate and Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, and the United Kingdom's (UK) Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Hall, issued the following statement:
WESTERN PRODUCER — Most companies have a research and development budget, where they spend a certain amount of money on innovation each year.
The Ag Transport Coalition reports week 18 saw a repeat of the system performance seen in week 17, with CN and CPKC Rail combined supplying 87% of hopper cars ordered. While system performance remained unchanged, performance did change for the two railways individually as compared to the prior week.
Despite British Columbia having additional laws meant to protect temporary foreign workers, migrant farm workers across the province continue to report abuse, racism, unsafe working conditions and substandard housing, according to a new study.
