Canadian farm groups want the new Liberal government to get to work on agriculture priorities and navigating the fraught and tariff-filled trade waters with the U.S. and China.
Agriculture urges quick action from Carney government
Canadian farm groups want Canada’s new Liberal government to hit the ground running on agriculture priorities and trade
Filtering seed guide information for Prairie organic farms
Variety traits prioritized in organic farming sometimes don’t mesh with what conventional producers need to know when choosing seed for the year
Variety traits prioritized in organic farming sometimes don’t mesh with what conventional producers need to know when choosing seed for the year
Manitoba sheep market seeing record highs
Industry observers hope new optimism will encourage more entrants into the business
Sheep prices continue to rise in Manitoba, boosted by cultural and religious observances like Easter and Eid in the spring.
Manitoba government commits $13 million to Cereals Canada hub
The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (GATE) is a few million dollars closer to reality following an April 10 announcement
The Manitoba government is pitching in $13 million to bolster the capital campaign to bring Cereals Canada’s new Winnipeg hub, GATE, to fruition.
Camelina varieties up for an upgrade
Saskatchewan research hopes to take both winter and spring camelina varieties to the next level
Both winter and spring camelina might be on the cusp of better varieties to help boost production of the lower input oilseed in Western Canada.
Fertilizer needs fair trade balance: Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers on tariffs
Tariffs between Canada and the U.S. threaten farmers on both sides, CAAR says, but the real hits may not be felt until next year
Tariffs between Canada and the U.S. threaten farmers on both sides of the trade war, CAAR says, but the real hits may not be felt until next year.
Canada’s agriculture trade policy needs redo, summit attendees told
It’s time to go back to the drawing board on Canadian agri-trade policy, University of Calgary expert says
With tariffs looming, Canada’s farmers need the nation to go back to the drawing board on agri-trade policy, University of Calgary expert says
Cutting nitrous oxide emissions without cutting the crop
Better nitrogen management promises to both protect crop yields and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer; new research looks to verify how much difference it actually makes
Better nitrogen management promises to both protect crop yields and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer. New research looks to verify how much difference it actually makes.
Better flax crops in the works for Canadian farmers
Fewer Manitoba farmers grow flax than they used to, but work into new varieties may increase the oilseed’s appeal in Western Canada
Fewer Manitoba farmers grow flax than they used to, but work on new varieties may increase the oilseed’s appeal in Western Canada.
Federal government vows to crack down on spent fowl fraud
Chicken imported under false pretenses costs the Canadian sector millions, says Chicken Farmers of Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be working together to crack down on spent fowl fraud.
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