Companies and non-profits hiring young people for agriculture or agri-food jobs may be able to get federal funding for those workers’ wages.
Federal gov. funds youth employment in agriculture, agri-food
No way to segregate gene edited pigs Canadian Pork Council says as groups call for labeling
Canadian Pork Council says it supports bids to get public acceptance for pigs gene edited for resistance to PRRS as some consumer and agriculture groups call for mandatory labelling.
Applications open for 2026 Advance Payments Program: Canadian Canola Growers
Farmers can now submit applications for a 2026 cash advance through the Canadian Canola Growers Association, which administers the federal Advance Payments Program.
Health Canada stops sales of coccidiosis medication Deccox on procedural issue
Deccox, a medication to prevent coccidiosis in calves and other livestock, is temporarily off the market after Health Canada issued a stop sale order earlier this month.
Canadian cattle herd sees first annual increase since 2018
The Canadian cattle herd was larger on January 1 than it was one year prior — the first year-over-year increase since 2018, Statistics Canada reported on Friday. Hog inventories were down. Sheep and lamb inventories rose.
Olymel parent company sees increased earnings in 2025
Meat processor Olymel recorded sales of nearly $4.9 billion in 2025 helped by strong pork and chicken markets said parent company Sollio Cooperative Group.
Protein Industries Canada funds nine food processing projects across Canada
Nine food processing companies across Canada are set to see projects funded by Protein Industries Canada.
Consultations open on expanded regulations for drone pesticide application
Health Canada is seeking public opinion on proposed rules that would allow pesticides to be applied by drone if the chemicals are already registered for aerial application.
Strong grain shipments by rail offset freight losses in 2025
Strong cereals volumes — particularly wheat — helped offset sharp declines in freight received from U.S. rail connections in 2025, with total freight moved by rail in Canada during the year down only marginally from 2024, Statistics Canada reported on Feb. 24.
Indonesia opens market to Canadian pork, expands beef access
Indonesia has opened its market to Canadian pork and expanded access for beef imports, the Canadian government announced Monday.
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