Gerry Ritz MP for Battlefords Lloydminster

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Harper Government grows agricultural trade partnerships with Russia and Kazakhstan

Posted May 23, 2013

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded a successful agricultural trade mission to Russia and Kazakhstan where he strengthened the trade relationship with these growing markets and promoted Canada’s world-class livestock.

Statement by Ministers Fast and Ritz on U.S. Country of Origin Labelling

Posted May 23, 2013

The Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, Ed Fast, and the Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz, today issued the following statement on the United States Country of Origin Labelling (COOL):

Minister Ritz Announces Reappointment to the Canadian Dairy Commission

Posted May 21, 2013

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced the reappointment of Mr. Randy Williamson as the Chairman of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC).

Canada to Improve the Yield, Sustainability and Profitability of Canadian Wheat

Posted May 16, 2013

The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan today announced the creation of a new Canadian Wheat Alliance (CWA). This initiative will co-ordinate research and development projects to improve the yield of Ca

Canada Expands Export Opportunities for Sheep and Goat Genetics to Turkey

Posted May 07, 2013

Beginning today, Canadian producers will benefit from more export opportunities in the Middle East. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today that Turkey has approved imports of sheep and goat genetics from Canada.

Canada and Saskatchewan Invest In Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program

Posted May 03, 2013

Today, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $65 million over five years for the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP).