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Viterra Inc. (TSX:VT) today announced investments that demonstrate its
commitment to driving excellence in Canada's transportation supply chain.


Two capital projects to be funded through internal operating cash flows at an
estimated total cost of $3.7 million will increase the loading capability of
Viterra's high throughput elevators served by Canadian Pacific ("CP") at
Grenfell, Saskatchewan and Grassy Lake, Alberta to 112 railcars from 56 and 61
respectively. The upgrades are consistent with Viterra's strategy to move a
greater percentage of shipments to export position in full trains to improve
throughput and overall system efficiency.


"Maximizing the use of 100 car trains reduces cycle times and frees up more
railcar capacity for the system as a whole," says Bob Miller, Senior Vice
President Grain, North America. "Viterra has the port facilities to handle these
trains at Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Thunder Bay. We intend to work with the
railways to further develop efficiency measures to increase capacity and reduce
costs for farmers, end users, railways and Viterra."


The Grenfell project follows the addition of 13,000 tonnes of storage in the
summer of 2007, bringing total storage capacity to 28,200 tonnes. Construction
at both locations is expected to begin shortly, with completion targeted for the
2008 harvest.


"We are pleased and very supportive of Viterra's expansion at Grenfell and
Grassy Lake to 112 car capable facilities," says Marcella Szel, Senior Vice
President Marketing and Sales for Canadian Pacific. "We are well aligned in the
drive to improve efficiencies in the Western Canadian grain handling network for
the benefit of all stakeholders. Efficient movement translates into additional
rail capacity and overall savings to the producer."


These projects will increase the number of 100-car loading facilities in
Viterra's network to 35.


Viterra Inc. is Canada's leading agri-business, with extensive operations and
distribution capabilities across Western Canada, and with operations in the
United States and Japan. The new company is diversified into sales and services
of crop inputs and equipment, grain handling and marketing, livestock feed,
agri-food processing and financial products. These operations are complemented
by value-added businesses and strategic alliances, which allow Viterra to
leverage its pivotal position between Prairie farmers and destination customers.
The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol VT.

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