IISD APPOINTS NEW SENIOR FELLOW
The International Institute for Sustainable Development has appointed Vicky Sharpe as a senior fellow.
IISD’s senior fellows use their internationally recognized knowledge and experience on the environment and development to address high priority themes in the organization’s work.
Sharpe will assist in program development and implementation along with the generation and communication of knowledge about sustainable development
She is a strategic adviser to the Sustainable Development Technology Canada board, and has successfully integrated sustainable development into business practices.
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Carberry field day looks for agriculture solutions
Manitoba farmers explored research solutions for resilient crops, perpetual agronomic issues and new kinds of agricultural products at a field day at the Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre in Carberry on Aug. 6.
She has been president of GRI Canada and Astral Group, vice-president of Ontario Hydro International Inc. and has held management positions in marketing, business development and technology innovation.
dairy ACCREDITATION plan announced
A new national accreditation program for dairy farms will be implemented in Manitoba.
It will focus on quality, food safety and animal welfare.
The $525,000 four-year project will feature an integrated on-farm assessment and accreditation process, which will result in Manitoba’s dairy farms being recognized under the national proAction initiative.
Funding of $176 million will come from Growing Forward 2.
NEW CHIEF VET
Dr. Megan Bergman is Manitoba’s new chief veterinary officer.
She replaces Dr. Wayne Lees, who retired in January.
Bergman has years of experience in animal health, animal welfare and food safety from her previous positions. She worked for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and has worked in private practice.
SALFORD GROUP buys BBI
Ontario seeding, tillage and application equipment maker Salford Group has bought U.S. manufacturer BBI Spreaders.
They made their first public appearance working together at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, Oct. 16-17.
Both companies will get access to new sales territories and will build their network of dealerships across the United States, Canada and overseas.
COUNTRY RIBBON LICENCE SUSPENSION
A chicken slaughter and processing plant in St. John’s had its operating licence suspended Oct. 10.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency suspended Country Ribbon Inc.’s licence because it “failed to implement corrective measures required by regulation to ensure the safety of the meat products produced at the establishment,” it said.
The suspension does not involve product recalls.
The suspension will be lifted only when the company has “fully implemented the necessary corrective actions.”
INVESTMENT IN NEW fruit, vegetable PRODUCTS
Nova Agri Inc. will receive $182,739 in federal funding to research and develop new products derived from fruit and vegetables.
The funding will provide technical support needed to produce and market new lines of high quality fresh fruit and vegetable products to meet consumer demand. It will also help introduce an herb product line and develop new blends of juice.
