Organization: Canadian Cattlemen's Association

Beef council gets funds to sustain production

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) will receive investments of up to $21.6 million to enhance the sustainability of Canadian beef and forage production, increase beef exports and ensure continuous global supply of Canadian beef. Of this amount, $14 million will come from the federal government’s Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriScience Clusters program and the balance…

AAFC provides $6 million for beef R&D projects

The beef industry will receive $6 million from Agri-Innovations, a $158-million program announced May/09. Managed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), the program will support R&D into reducing production costs, increasing feed efficiency and improving animal health. The R&D program is being launched in conjunction with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association which is providing $1.2 million.…