Canadian Cattle Association pleased with creation of Ag Trade Office in the Philippines
The Canadian Cattle Association is welcoming the creation of the first Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila, Philippines. In a news release, the CCA says the office will offer technical expertise, support to Canadian exporters in the region, and…
BC Ports Very Inefficient: Report
Lengthy delays last year to unload container ships at the Port of Vancouver has resulted in a drastically low grade on the latest global ranking of efficiently run harbours. The World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence ranking of 348…
Drought Conditions Worsen on Western Prairies
According to the latest Drought Monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, warm and dry conditions across much of the Prairies in May caused drought conditions to worsen, especially in Alberta. As of May 31st, an estimated 79 per cent…
Heavy Rains in China Reduce Wheat Quality
China is expected to feed a lot more of its domestic wheat crop to hogs and poultry this year after heavy rains reduced the quality of the harvest in the biggest growing region, boosting prospects for imports. The amount of wheat consumed…
Canada Changes Tariff-Free Access for Some Ukrainian Agricultural Commodities
Canada has extended Ukraine’s tariff-free access for most goods, but tightened access for eggs, poultry and dairy — sectors protected under the Canadian supply-management system. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said tariff relief for Ukrainian goods such as steel — a temporary…