Recommended solutions included eating less animal protein, subscription systems to control use and increased private investment
Overuse of antibiotics and underfunding development of new ones will lead to catastrophic consequences in both human and animal health, an international panel of antimicrobial resistance experts told a group of well-heeled investors this month. “Unless we act now, the alarm bells will soon turn into the death knell of modern medicine,” Sally Davies, the […] Read more
France detects highly pathogenic bird flu on poultry farm in north – farm ministry
PARIS, Nov 27 (Reuters) – France has detected a highly pathogenic bird flu virus on a poultry farm in the north of the country, the farm ministry said on Saturday. The authorities, which said they had yet to identify the strain, are to slaughter the chickens and disinfect the farm to prevent the spread of […] Read more
B.C. floods shine spotlight on AgriRecovery
The likelihood of the AgriRecovery disaster relief program being triggered for the second time in British Columbia in only a few months is highlighting ongoing discussions to improve risk management for Canadian producers in the face of climate change. Although “we’ve shown that this program can react very quickly,” officials have been eyeing ways to […] Read more
Tyson Foods sees upbeat sales as meat prices, restaurant demand jump
Nov 15 (Reuters) – Top U.S. meatpacker Tyson Foods Inc beat quarterly profit estimates on Monday and forecast fiscal 2022 revenue above market expectations on rising meat prices and improving demand from restaurants that have reopened after COVID-19 restrictions. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company reported a double-digit jump in sales and earnings in the fiscal fourth-quarter […] Read more
U.S. lawmakers rethink packer concentration
House of Representatives ag committee hears that building more slaughter plants would be hampered by labour shortage
The battle over packing industry concentration recently played out in front of the U.S. Congress. The House of Representatives agriculture committee heard comments from U.S. ag secretary Tom Vilsack, packing industry representatives and economists on the role of government in meat markets and the beef supply chain. The battle has been going on for months […] Read more
Big B.C. meat licensing change
A meat licensing system announced July 20 in British Columbia is expected to make it easier to buy and sell locally produced meat. “It’s simplifying the licensing system,” said Lana Popham, B.C. minister of agriculture, food and fisheries. “There’s an increase in inspections from a health perspective and it’s increasing markets for small to medium-scale […] Read more
B.C. farmer questions fire response
Tricia Thorpe and her husband were off helping others when they found out their small farm at Lytton, B.C., was at risk from a fire sweeping the community. Four kilometres away, they had no indication the flames would make it to their property. “We never imagined we were in any danger,” she said July 15, […] Read more
Poultry litter’s efficiency as fertilizer studied
Researchers discovered a significant positive impact on soil, which was less compacted and could hold much more water
Every year, poultry farmers raise millions of broiler chickens, turkeys and laying hens, and in 2019 Canadian chicken production generated $2.8 billion. Along with all the meat and eggs comes millions of tonnes of poultry litter. Much of it is spread on crops as fertilizer. While this practice is convenient, scientists at Mississippi State University […] Read moreAnimals can complicate domestic violence rescue
Women who need to leave dangerous situations are often forced to make hard decisions about what to do with their pets and livestock
Rural victims of intimate partner violence have few options when they try to leave their situations. Shelters may be hours away and they might not have the financial means to leave. But the situation can be even more complicated when livestock and pets are involved. Crystal Giesbrecht, research and communications co-ordinator for the Provincial Association […] Read more
Foreign subsidies: Canadian agriculture needs protections
A federal International Trade committee recommends Canada implement special measures to protect farmers. In its latest report, MPs on the committee released a list of recommendations and priorities for reforming the World Trade Organization. During witness testimony, members from the major parties heard about challenges experienced at the WTO. Officials from Global Affairs said agricultural […] Read more
