Seedmaster adds new dealership
Martin Deerline is the newest addition to SeedMaster’s distribution channel in Alberta.
Producers now have access to its equipment throughout the Edmonton region market.
SeedMaster will now be available at the following Martin Deerline locations: Westlock, Mayerthorpe, Warburg, Wetaskiwin, Barrhead, and Edmonton.
SeedMaster has 18 locations in Alberta.
Venture capital fund manager appointed
Conexus Venture Capital has been selected as the fund manager for Saskatchewan’s $15 million agtech venture capital investment.
The investment will be part of CVC’s Emmertech fund, which invests in agtech startups across Canada focusing on early-stage investments in digital farm technologies that will be used by producers.
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The investment is expected to accelerate the province’s economic recovery from COVID-19 and allow Saskatchewan to develop and harness new technologies for the agriculture sector.
Restaurant chain expands beef commitment
The Chop Steakhouse and Bar is offering steaks featuring certification that recognizes sustainable beef practices.
This is in addition to its Chop Burger, which it released last year.
The family-owned Canadian company said it recognizes the sustainable practices that beef producers embrace to conserve the environment, as well as support local communities, animal care and the use of innovations and research.
It has committed to buy a minimum of 30 percent of all its beef from Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef certified farms and ranches.
More information is at chop.ca and crsbcertified.ca.
