Agriculture silo a barrier to investment

Agriculture silo a barrier to investment

Lack of knowledge, few connections between farmers and investors means not enough dollars to support agricultural innovation, speakers say

Lack of knowledge, few connections between farmers and investors means not enough dollars flow to support agricultural innovation, say speakers at Ottawa industry event



Farmer and agvocate Tim May, aka Farmer Tim.

Prioritizing farmer mental health

Farmers have to deal with intense stressors and the stigma of getting help, but support from community can help, dairy producer and farm mental health advocate says

Farmers have to deal with intense stressors and the stigma of getting help, but support from community can help, dairy producer and farm mental health advocate says.


Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Fall economic statement quiet on agriculture

The 2024 fall economic statement shows Canada will have a $61.9 billion deficit and makes little to no mention of agriculture. The statement was released Monday afternoon after a chaotic day which saw Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigning from her post hours before presenting the document. The 2024 budget predicted Canada to have $40 billion







Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage to address supporters at his rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

Trump victory puts spotlight on trade

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs among policies subject to change under the Republicans

Trump’s pledges to boost competitiveness and renegotiate the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) as well as the potential to impose trade sanctions could spell difficulties for Canadian producers.