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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday July 15, 2020

Jul 15, 2020 | 10:08 AM

Dairy farmers are concerned they have not received the balance of compensation promised by the federal government for losses related to recent international trade agreements.

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) annual general meeting gathered 200 producers from across the country in a virtual format.

DFC President Pierre Lampron said Canada’s trade agreement with the European Union (CETA) came into force in 2017, while the deal with the Trans-Pacific countries (CPTPP) came into force in 2018.

Lampron said the effect of these agreements has been further exacerbated by the Canada’s new trade agreement with the United States and Mexico (CUSMA), on July 1.

DFC passed a motion calling on the government to announce the payment schedule and related amounts for the balance of compensation owed for CETA and the CPTPP and establish a clear timeline and level of compensation for its promise on CUSMA.

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A Regina based manufacturer has completed its purchase of GeoShack Canada and INTEQ Distributors.

This made Brandt Group of Companies the exclusive dealer for Topcon Positioning Systems which is used in several industries including agriculture technology and aerial mapping.

The GeoShack and INTEQ brands and operations will be transitioned into Brandt’s technology division.

In combination with Brandt’s pre-existing Topcon footprint in Western and Atlantic Canada, these additions have given Brandt a retail footprint to supply the entire Canadian market.

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A well-known veterinarian has received national recognition.

Dr. Egan Brockhoff was presented with the Merck Veterinary Award by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

Brockhoff has contributed to the advancement of food animal medicine and surgery, including herd health management. He played an instrumental role in the ongoing development of the Canadian Pork Council’s (CPC) on-farm food safety and animal care quality assurance programs. He continues to provide scientific and practical advice related to codes of practice, research priorities, the CPC’s drug use policy and its national biosecurity standard.

He also fostered a closer working relationship between the Canadian Pork Council and the veterinary community.

Brockoff currently serves as the president and managing partner with Prairie Swine Health Services in Red Deer, Alta. and Steinback, Man.

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