Two agriculture advocacy groups have announced a partnership to advance Indigenous national and tribal collaboration on agriculture across Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
NCIAF and NAAAN to collaborate to advance Indigenous agriculture
American company to debut eggs from in-ovo sexed chicken flock
American company NestFresh will begin marketing eggs from in-ovo sexed chickens next year, a feat it's touting as a leap forward for animal welfare.
Protection needed for Canada’s trade reputation
Supply chain strategy could help Canada dodge future disruptions and shield reputation as trading partner
Supply chain disruptions, like this year’s port and rail labour disputes, are damaging Canada’s standing. There must be a plan to stem the bleeding, speakers say.
Grain Growers of Canada elects new executive
Alberta Grains chair Tara Sawyer has been elected chair of the Grain Growers of Canada. Sawyer, a farmer from Acme, Alberta, is the first woman to hold the role, GGC said.
CN reaches tentative deal with Unifor workers ahead of Jan. 1 strike deadline
Canadian National Railway (CN) says it has reached a tentative four-year agreement with the union representing mechanical, clerical and intermodal workers.
Agriculture groups praise CEPA trade deal with Indonesia
The Canadian Meat Council says a new trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia holds significant potential for meat exporters.
Crown land hunting draws debate with AMM
A defeated resolution at the fall convention sought a requirement that hunters get permission from lease holders to hunt on farmed Crown land
Some delegates at the Association of Manitoba Municipalities fall convention wanted to push for a requirement that hunters get permission from leaseholders to hunt on farmed Crown land.
AMM members vote for waterhemp prevention
Resolutions on funding and rural crime also passed during Association of Manitoba Municipalities convention
Local government councils tackled waterhemp, rural crime and funding issues during the Association of Manitoba Municipalities 2024 fall convention.
Mexico hopes to quickly resolve New World Screwworm case halting cattle exports into US
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that Mexican and U.S. officials were in contact over a case of New World screwworm (NWS) detected late last week that caused the U.S. to halt imports of Mexican cattle.
Help is out there for hog farmers applying for grants and loans
National pork group contracts free help for producer members to detangle the often convoluted application process for government grants and loans.
The Canadian Pork Council has contracted free help for producer members to detangle the often convoluted application process for government grants and loans.
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