U.S.-based Ag Data Transparent is working to shed light on what agri-business companies do with Canadian farmers’ data.
Group sheds light on companies’ use of farmer data
Ag Data Transparent represents farmer interests in the world of agriculture data collection
Canadian farm equipment sales projected to slump in 2025
Farm machinery sales are forecast to decline for the remainder of the year and into the next. New equipment sales are expected to be soft as farmers face low commodity prices, high equipment prices and lower profits, though the decline in 2025 is expected to be less severe than in 2024. Sales of 4WD tractors are projected to stay above the five-year average.
Porcus Optimus promises low-labour pig weighing
Researchers from the University of Manitoba are creating a computer vision system that can weigh pigs without a scale
The Porcus Optimus weighing system uses imaging, not a scale, to tell a pig’s weight and could be used to hone a farm’s marketing strategy.
Gowriluk named vice president of International Grain Trade Coalition
Canadian Grains Council (CGC) president Erin Gowriluk has been named vice president of the International Grain Trade Coalition (IGTC).
Canadian red meat groups to open advocacy office in Beijing
The Canadian red meat sector will open an advocacy office in Beijing to grow and protect its Chinese market industry groups announced today.
Federal government pledges funds to bird flu research
The federal government has pledged $5.2 million in for 35 projects researching bird flu.
FEATURE STORY: Can we breed wild pigs to extinction?
Gene-edited wild pigs could lead the invasive species into a reproductive dead end, research proposes
Gene editing could help solve Canada’s invasive wild pig problem. Researchers at the University of Guelph suggest deliberate genetic change could produce sterile offspring in the species, who is infamous for environmental and agricultural damage.
Potato growers’ feedback wanted in final response plan consultation
Potato growers are once again asked to give their feedback on a national potato wart response plan as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) launches a final round of public consultations.
Vancouver port to shut out foremen as work stoppage begins
Bulk grain unaffected, but stoppage could cost fertilizer sector millions says Fertilizer Canada
Port of Vancouver foremen were locked out on Monday after failing to withdraw a strike notice at Canada's largest port, CBC is reporting, potentially impacting exports of coal, potash and beef although not bulk grain shipments.
Montreal port workers plan indefinite strike if deal not reached by Thursday morning
Workers at two container terminals at the Port of Montreal signaled intent to walk off the job Thursday morning—this time indefinitely—according to a notice from the port’s authority yesterday.
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