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Government invests in Canadian Livestock Genetics Association

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The Canadian government is investing 3 million dollars in the Canadian Livestock Genetics Association (CLGA) for developing and expanding new markets for the country's livestock genetics products.

Posted on Nov 07 ,07:05

 

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay made the announcement on November 3, along with the Member of Parliament for Markham-Thornhill Mary Ng at the 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, where Canada's top livestock breeders compete, the CLGA statement read.

The focus of the project will be on exports of dairy, sheep and goat genetics, which in 2016 generated exports of over $150 million dollars. The CLGA is looking to increase those exports to over $200 million through trade missions, training and promotion.

The Government of Canada is working hard to grow our markets internationally. Later this month, Minister MacAulay will be leading a trade mission to China, which is looking to our livestock genetics to increase their agricultural production.

"Farmers around the world want Canadian breeds of livestock, because they are recognized worldwide for their high quality. This investment will help Canadian livestock genetics exporters access new and emerging markets, like China, leading to greater returns for our farmers and their families and continued growth for the economy," Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay said.

"The investment made by the Government of Canada and CLGA members to develop livestock markets throughout the world continues to yield benefits to all of Canada's agriculture exporters. Canada's world class genetics combined with the training and knowledge transfer made possible by Canada's AgriMarketing funding is instrumental in improving farming practices around the world," Michael Hall, Executive Director of CLGA, added.

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