agriculture
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More countries restricting Canadian beef imports over mad cow concerns
CFIA website says Peru, Belarus and Taiwan have imposed temporary restrictions on beef imports due to case of mad cow disease
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B.C. poultry industry faces long recovery after avian flu outbreak
Expert said clean bill of health from CFIA “just the beginning”; more work will be needed to resume overseas trade
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Feds giving agriculture business accelerator Bioenterprise $2.5M
Guelph, Ont.-based Bioenterprise to use federal funding to expand its offering of commercialization services
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CN, CP fined combined $150K in 2014 over grain shipments
CP disputing its $50,000 fine on basis grain shipment shortfall was result of matters beyond its control
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Despite price volatility, crude-by-rail volumes expected to grow
Volatility in energy prices expected to be “wild card” long-term, but crude-by-rail volumes should continue to grow
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Questions swirl for Canadian firms with business in Russia in 2015
Canadian exporters wonder what 2015 will hold for Russian market filled with promise less than 12 months ago
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Avian flu outbreak in B.C. not enough to spoil holiday dinner
There will be plenty of turkeys on store shelves during holidays despite an avian flu outbreak that has killed thousands of animals
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Improved U.S.-Cuba relations could benefit Canada, experts say
A boost in Cuba’s wealth will be a net benefit overall for Canada, an expert said, though challenges may lie ahead
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Feds rolling out new rules to help Canada’s grain sector grow
New rules aimed at aimed at ensuring producers get paid for crops, allows for testing of grain from east of Prairies
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Fifth B.C. poultry farm under quarantine due to avian flu outbreak
Seven countries have now placed varying restrictions on importing poultry meat, products from B.C. or Canada
