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Fertilizer industry optimistic as Ottawa commits to cutting red tape

CFIA extends bulk fertilizer labelling deadline to 2027 and pledges to work with industry on cost-effective alternatives

By Robert Arnason 2 hours ago

Federal ministers and bureaucrats are now willing to modify or eliminate unhelpful regulations, including a rule that required complex bilingual labels on fertilizer delivered to Canadian farms. The CFIA extended the bulk fertilizer labelling deadline to July 2027.

Younger male farmer crouches in a partially-harvested cornfield. Photo: Fotokostik/Getty Images Plus

Farmit Manitoba, News

Farm sustainability means farmer wellness too

University of Manitoba researchers want to talk farm succession, self-efficacy and community supports as part of agriculture wellness and sustainability study

By Geralyn Wichers 2 days ago

University of Manitoba LEAP program wants to talk farm succession, self-efficacy and community supports as part of agriculture wellness and sustainability study.

David Wiens Dairy Farmers of Canada president 2025: Photo: File

Livestock, News

Dairy farmers look to limit more loss of market

Trade tensions with the U.S. over Canadian milk continue, with Americans still concerned about tariff rate quota administration

By John Greig 2 days ago

Canadian dairy farmers have given up 18 per cent of domestic market in recent trade deals, want government to hold the line in a CUSMA review.

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USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm 3 days ago

As China heads into the 2026/27 marketing year, the United States Department of Agriculture attachés in Beijing projected a few minor to moderate changes in the country’s soybean, canola, corn and wheat crops.

Livestock, News, Reuters

China urges hog producers to manage output, vows timely reserve adjustments

By Reuters 3 days ago

China’s state planner on Friday said authorities will make timely adjustments to hog reserves and continue to strengthen the management of hog production capacity.

Borrowers from the Farm Credit Canada program will be able to receive a new or additional credit line of up to $500,000 to modify terms and to defer principal payments on existing loans. Photo: File

News, Reuters

Farm Credit Canada offers aid to farmers, companies affected by Iran war price spikes

By Geralyn Wichers, Jonah Grignon 3 days ago

Canada’s federally backed farm lender is offering financial aid to farmers, agricultural businesses and food companies hit by the spike in fertilizer and energy prices, it said on Friday.

Unilever’s food business includes brands like Hellmann’s and Knorr. Photo: Hellmann’s Canada/Screenshot

News, Reuters

Unilever in talks with McCormick & Company as it seeks to sell food business

By Reuters 3 days ago

Unilever is in talks with McCormick & Company about selling its foods business, in a potential deal that would bring together the British company’s Hellmann’s and Knorr brands with McCormick’s Cholula hot sauce.

The bigger the oats, the better for our heart and digestive system.

Farmit Manitoba, News

In defence of eating oats

Forget any social media fear mongering about oats — Oats are a robust, healthy Prairie-grown whole grain option to add to your regular diet

By Getty Stewart 3 days ago

Forget any social media fear mongering about oats — Oats are a healthy, nutritious, Prairie-grown option to add more whole grains to your diet.

News

More major staff cuts planned at Agriculture Canada

According to the departmental plan for 2026-27, AAFC intends to eliminate about 665 positions over the next three years, on top of controversial cuts and research station closures earlier in 2026

By Robert Arnason 3 days ago

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) plans budget cuts starting in 2026 and to yet again reduce staff as part of austerity measures at the federal government.

Egg production expanded by 7.6 per cent last year to 937 million dozen. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Livestock, News

Egg Farmers of Canada sees more hens, greater egg demand in 2025

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm 4 days ago

Canada added 2.92 million hens to its egg-laying flock in 2025, Egg Farmers of Canada said in its annual report released on March 18.

Daily Network News

Speculators add to bullish bets in canola

EU crop monitor sees lower soft wheat and rapeseed yields in 2026

USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals

News & Opinion

Fertilizer industry optimistic as Ottawa commits to cutting red tape

Farm sustainability means farmer wellness too

Dairy farmers look to limit more loss of market

USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals

China urges hog producers to manage output, vows timely reserve adjustments

Farm Credit Canada offers aid to farmers, companies affected by Iran war price spikes

Unilever in talks with McCormick & Company as it seeks to sell food business

In defence of eating oats

More major staff cuts planned at Agriculture Canada

Egg Farmers of Canada sees more hens, greater egg demand in 2025

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