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Expert working group on palm feed supplementation in dairy

News Release March 15, 2021 Ottawa, ON 2 min

A group of experts from different fields is coming together to look into issues raised by consumers surrounding the consistency of butter and animal feed supplements containing palm by-products.

DFC President Pierre Lampron named one of the Top 50 in Canadian agriculture

News Release March 05, 2021 Ottawa, ON 2 min

On February 23rd, DFC's President, Pierre Lampron was named one of the Top 50 in Agriculture by Canadian Western Agribition in their Designated Hitters category.

Consider using alternatives to palm supplements, says Dairy Farmers of Canada

Statement February 25, 2021 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Dairy Farmers across Canada have listened attentively to the concerns expressed by consumers in recent weeks over the use of animal feed supplements containing palm by-products.

Dairy Farmers of Canada convening expert committee on fat supplementation in cow feed

Statement February 19, 2021 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Dairy Farmers of Canada is aware of the recent reports regarding fat supplementation in the dairy sector.

Dairy Farmers of Canada comments on the consistency of butter

Statement February 11, 2021 Ottawa, ON 2 min

There has been no recent data to show that the consistency of butter has changed, and we are not aware of any significant changes in dairy production or processing. Our sector is working with experts to further assess these reports.

Lactalis Canada Bringing Dairy Farmers of Canada’s Iconic Blue Cow Logo to Astro and Stonyfield Yogurt Brands

News Release February 10, 2021 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Dairy Farmers of Canada and Lactalis Canada are pleased to announce that Lactalis Canada will begin featuring the iconic Blue Cow logo on yogurt products marketed under the Astro and Stonyfield brands this year.

Canadian Dairy, Poultry and Egg Farmers Rally to Support Local Agriculture with #CanadianComfort

News Release December 10, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg farmers are joining forces to support local agriculture through their joint Canadian Comfort campaign. The four-week campaign, which launched earlier this month, encourages Canadians to buy and cook with locally produced ingredients this winter season.

Dairy Farmers of Canada welcomes compensation announcement

News Release November 28, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

The announcement today by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, of the second year of promised compensation for concessions made to the domestic dairy production as part of CETA and CPTPP as well as the schedule of payments for the remaining balance provides more certainty for dairy farmers, according to DFC.

Dairy farmers remind Trudeau government that “a promise made is a promise to be kept”

News Release October 20, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

DFC wants to remind the federal government that while the effects of three successive trade agreements are being felt on farms, farmers are still waiting for the compensation they were promised.

National Dairy Cattle Traceability Program is Launched!

News Release October 05, 2020 Ottawa, ON 2 min

Lactanet Canada today announced the launch of DairyTrace, the national dairy cattle traceability program for dairy farmers in Canada.

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