Farm groups raise concerns over Bunge and Viterra merger
Four agriculture groups are raising concerns over the proposed Bunge and Viterra merger. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), Alberta Grains, SaskBarley, and Sask Wheat raised concerns about the merger, believing it would result in economic losses for producers.…
Bunge and Viterra pleased regulatory process is advancing, but feel Competition Bureau’s concerns are “misplaced”
Bunge and Viterra is pleased the Competition Bureau of Canada completed its report on the proposed merger between the two grain companies. In a joint statement on Tuesday, the companies acknowledged the Bureau had no concerns regarding competition for grain…
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest in Manitoba’s Livestock Predation Prevention Program
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba’s Livestock Predation Prevention Program, which supports the adoption of proactive on-farm measures to deter predator attacks, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron…
SaskWheat looking forward to meeting with new Chief Commissioner of CGC
The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission welcomes the appointment of David Hunt as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lawrence MacAulay announced the appointment on Tuesday. “I would like to congratulate David…