Organic producers who want to export Canadian agrifoods should look to the Indo-Pacific region, an expert on trade in the area says.
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Indo-Pacific seen as potential organics market
A trade expert says organic food sales are possible — if Canada’s exporters pay attention to the rules and regional preferences
Agricultural drones offer young farmers a low-cost path into the industry
Spray drones with entry costs under $50,000 are giving young people an affordable route into agriculture, speakers told the first Canadian Agricultural Drone Association conference
Speakers at the first Canadian Agricultural Drone Association conference say agricultural drones are creating business opportunities for young farmers.
Tariffs, trade wars and the Iran conflict: How Prairie farmers can manage unprecedented volatility
Economists and farm management specialists say market swings, fertilizer disruptions from the Iran conflict and rule-breaking governments are creating risks not seen since the Second World War — but farmers aren't powerless
Prairie farmers face unprecedented volatility but experts say smarter contracts, fertilizer planning and diversification can help.
EU vote on gene-edited crops could reshape Canada’s export landscape
European politicians are poised to approve gene-edited crops after decades of opposition, and Canadian plant breeders are watching closely for what it means for export markets
A pending EU vote on gene-edited crops could accelerate global acceptance of the technology and reduce export risk for Canadian growers.
B.C. agrochemical startup gets $1.2M in federal funding
Anodyne Chemistries Inc. from Burnaby, B.C. received $1.2 million from the federal government for its process turning carbon dioxide and water to hydrogen peroxide and formic acid.
OPINION: Understanding how plants pause and restart growth can help develop climate-resilient crops
Scientists are working to understand the genetic factors that control plant growth so they can be used to develop crops that handle weather stress like drought, heat and frost.
Morris unveils 100-foot Quantum seeder aimed at large-acre Prairie operations
The seven-plex folding seeder promises improved residue flow, higher fertilizer delivery and a transport-friendly profile for large-scale grain farms
Morris is bringing a 100-foot seeder to the Quantum line, targeting large-acre crop producers with improved residue handling and fertilizer delivery.
OPINION: Fertilizer price highs come with hard efficiency lessons
Environmental advocates couldn't get farmers to take 4R seriously — maybe a price shock will
Sticker shock on crop nutrients may finally force an efficiency reckoning on the Prairies.
Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026
The interest-free limit for non-canola advances under the federally-funded Advance Payments Program in 2026 is set at $250,000.
How Prairie farmers can use cash advances to bridge the gap between input bills and harvest
The federal Advance Payments Program opens for 2026 with $100,000 interest-free on most commodities and an extra $400,000 for canola — here's how it works and what producers want changed
Farmers can turn cash advances into a financial bridge between harvests, manage surging input costs, without falling prey to pressured grain sales.