Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced federal support to establish the Northern Hardwood Research Institute at the Edmundston campus of the Université de Moncton (UMCE).

Canadian farmers will benefit from stronger agriculture partnerships with Israel, following Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz’s first trade mission to Israel.

As herbicide-resistant weeds grow harder to control, agriculture companies have designed a new generation of plants to withstand heavier doses of multiple weed-killing chemicals. It’s the latest, more-intensive version of the same approach that’s made so-called superweeds such a problem — and some scientists think it will fuel the evolution of the worst superweeds yet.

Producers will have the opportunity to increase their profits while benefitting the environment, thanks to a partnership between industry and the Governments of Canada and British Columbia (B.C.). Member of Parliament Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country),…

Through the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, the Harper Government has announced proposed targeted improvements to Canada’s foreign investment review process to provide greater information to the public and more flexibility in enforcement.

A commercial crab harvester from Surrey, British Columbia, was fined $5,500 in Port Hardy Provincial Court after being found guilty of numerous violations of the Fisheries Act.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz completed a successful trade mission to Morocco in which he discussed the mutual benefits of a Canada-Morocco free trade agreement (FTA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on agricultural co-operation and promot…

A Quebec company is increasing its competitiveness with the support of Canada’s Economic Action Plan (EAP). Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture), announced an investment of up to $253,603 to Boulangerie Première …

The Government of Canada is helping the forage industry minimize and eliminate the damaging impact of parasites, diseases, and invasive plant species on Saskatchewan agriculture. The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversif…

The Government of Canada is helping the forage industry minimize and eliminate the damaging impact of parasites, diseases, and invasive plant species on Saskatchewan agriculture. The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversif…

Canadian farmers will have the opportunity to increase their profits while improving the environment with the support of the Government of Canada. Member of Parliament Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, tod…

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz will speak to media following the semi-annual meeting of federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture.

This video on agriculture in a sustainable world is part of the UN Research Institute for Sustainable Development project “Social Dimensions of Green Economy and Sustainable Development.” See the website here: http://www.unrisd.org/greeneconomy

To ensure long-term prosperity for farmers and the entire agricultural value chain, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is refocusing on the changing priorities of the agriculture industry. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today reassured patrons of…

Washington, DC, April 17, 2012 – Canadian producers and agricultural researchers now have new opportunities for co-operation in agroforestry in the United States after a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Agriculture and Agri-Food Ca…

It is estimated that the people of the United Kingdom consume their way through their country’s annual agricultural production by about Easter each year.   Overall, therefore, Brits rely on imports for about two-thirds of their foodstuffs.&nb…

Scottish Socialist PartyRead this pamphlet HERE.

When you think about farming what comes to mind? Endless rows of corn? Cows grazing? Maybe a barn? How about rows of lettuce growing along Vancouver’s East Hastings Street? Or carrots sprouting at Davie and Burrard? Maybe some chickens in your backyard…

Minister Gerry Ritz will be in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, on Friday, April 13, to make an announcement at the Hudson Bay Route Association’s Annual General Meeting.