The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate
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Supply management bill goes straight to Senate
The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate
Fight against supply management leads to jail
Producer has been fighting Egg Farmers of Alberta for years, claiming the system is unfair and hurts smaller operators
A southern Alberta egg farmer was jailed after missing a court date in his fight with the provincial egg marketing agency over how many hens he is allowed to keep outside of the quota system.
Canadian food self-sufficiency starts by empowering farmers
Canada’s egg farmers are looking to our leaders to show their strong support for the supply managed egg sector, which delivers stability and self-sufficiency to our food system.
U.S. diner adds egg surcharge
Temporary fee is a response to a “dramatic increase in egg prices” caused by avian flu
U.S. diner chain Waffle House has added a 50-cent surcharge for every egg in a customer’s order.
Supply management bill unlikely to go anywhere
Senate committee amends bill, and even if it returns to the House, it is unlikely to be debated due to opposition filibuster REGINA — A Senate committee amendment has rendered Bill C-282 effectively useless. Senator Peter Harder moved the amendment during clause-by-clause consideration by the foreign affairs and international trade committee Nov. 6 and it […] Read more
Keep dairy, eggs and poultry Canadian
The Senate needs to pass Bill C-282 to prevent future trade negotiators from bargaining away more of Canada’s supply-managed dairy, poultry or egg markets, now served by Canadian farmers and benefiting the Canadian economy and food system. The House of Commons passed this bill with over 80 percent of MPs in favour. To become law, […] Read more
Research finds a safer way to decontaminate eggs
A new method that has been developed at the University of Saskatchewan promises decontamination with less damage
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan say a technique used for cleaning swine barns has led them to an effective method for decontaminating eggs. The method uses water and electricity to create engineered water nanostructures (EWN), which clean the eggs without damaging the cuticle, the natural outer coating that seals the egg. This reduces the […] Read more
Chickens, egg production seen at ‘beak level’
Officially named the Manitoba Egg Farmers Learning and Research Centre at the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre, the facility attempts to combine three main things: research for academics, industry professionals and farmers; technical education for students and industry people; and awareness and outreach about egg production for the public.
Eggs are a good example of catering to consumer demand
Eggs offer a stunning plethora of choices for consumers while still offering one of the cheapest, nutrient-rich proteins. Eggs aren’t just eggs anymore.
UN backs consumption of meat, dairy and eggs
The FAO said meat, eggs and dairy provide essential macro nutrients, such as protein, fats and carbohydrates, as well as important micronutrients.
