Sask. dairy farmers match milk donations for Saskatoon Food Bank program
SaskMilk’s support means that children, pregnant and nursing mothers received twice the amount of milk through the Saskatoon Food Bank during the summer. Continue reading
Dairy
‘It’s not dairy that is the problem:’ N.B. farmer supports review of Canada Food Guide
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Some farmers say the removal of dairy as a food group is hurting the industry. Continue reading
New food guide to encourage Canadians to eat more plant-based protein
A draft document of Canada’s upcoming food guide emphasizes plant-based sources of protein. Continue reading
Dairy Farmers of Ontario slams USMCA trade deal
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) says it’s disappointed with the results of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Continue reading
Alberta milk producers slam new North American trade agreement: ‘What do I do now?’
Alberta Milk said the province’s 516 dairy farms will now be told to produce less milk, resulting in a smaller paycheque. Continue reading
Alberta dairy farmer explains why he’s disappointed with NAFTA replacement
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
Conrad van Hierden says he is feeling a little sour following the Canadian government’s announcement that they have reached a deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Continue reading
B.C. consumers not likely to notice cheaper dairy products in USMCA: UBC trade experts
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Fortin says local dairy farmers will take a hit because Canadian farmers don’t follow the global price of milk. Continue reading
Maritime dairy farmer groups unhappy with NAFTA replacement
The agreement will give the U.S. an expanded 3.6 per cent market access to the domestic dairy market and will also eliminate competitive dairy classes. Continue reading
Steel tariffs, American dairy and cheaper online shopping; what USMCA means for Sask.
By David Baxter Reporter
Canada, the United States and Mexico inked a new trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA). Continue reading
B.C. dairy farmers on edge as U.S. targets supply management in stalled NAFTA talks
It’s watch and wait for B.C. dairy farmers, with NAFTA talks now suspended over the long weekend. Continue reading