Canada Opens Another Market For Live Cattle Exports

Canadian live cattle can now be exported to the Philippines.

Canadian Beef Breeds Council Executive Director, Michael Latimer, says although the Philippines isn't a big market, it shows there's a lot of trust in Canadian cattle from the international community.

He adds, they're working hard to restore live cattle access to China.

 

Former Monsanto Head Office Moves to Calgary

Bayer is moving the former Monsanto head office from Winnipeg to Calgary, where Bayer's CropScience Division is headquartered.

The move is said to affect 71 staff, but it's unknown how many of the employees will be offered jobs in Calgary.

 

China's Ag Minister Visits Canada

Last week, China's Minister of Agriculture made stops in Canada.

Minister Han Changfu led a mission to Quebec and Ontario, where he visited with his Canadian counterpart, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay.

China is Canada's second largest trading partner in agriculture and food.

 

Beef Producers Will Be Meeting Across Alberta

Alberta Beef Producers fall meetings start today which run for the next three weeks at locations across the province.

For more information, you can visit their website.

 

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