The federal government’s new policy on immigration will not have huge consequences for agri-food processors or farmers, say spokespeople for the Canadian Meat Council and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
‘Less panic’ over new immigration policy
NFU calls for efficacy testing of non-fertilizer supplements
The federal government should re-instate efficacy testing for non-fertilizer supplements, says the National Farmers Union.
Northeast Saskatchewan targets rail connection to Churchill
Saskatchewan municipalities sign deal with Arctic Gateway Group to connect Tisdale to Port of Churchill
Saskatchewan municipalities sign deal with Arctic Gateway Group to connect Tisdale to Port of Churchill.
Biologicals business Catalera receives funding boost
Vancouver company Catalera BioSolutions, which has ambitions of making biologicals “the future” of crop protection and pest solutions has secured investment from a major player in Canada’s agricultural industry.
Possibly toxic white cockle found in hay field
Producer left with little recourse after possibly toxic weed found in his alfalfa stand
Possibly toxic weed, white cockle, found in Manitoba hay field.
Soil testing on the rise
‘Skyrocket’ in soil testing popularity noted by crop nutrition company
More growers are now using soil tests to measure and manage crop nutrition needs.
Grain commission cancels LSM licence
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licence of LSM Commodities. In a phone message to the Western Producer, a commission spokesperson said the licence was revoked as of 12:01 a.m. July 23.
Labour, funding challenges hinder Manitoba crop research
“We don’t want to have really important research questions coming to us from the farming community that (scientists) in Manitoba can’t answer because of capacity (issues),” said Katherine Stanley, research program manager for special crops.
From AIM: How many flowers in a canola field?
There's no debating the beauty of a canola field in bloom, but it's possible to have a more scientific debate about canola flowers. Such as, how many yellow flowers are there, in a canola field that's one section in size?
Canada-U.K. free trade talks comatose
TRADE | Upcoming U.K. election offers little short-term hope for revived negotiation
The two countries have been trying to negotiate a revised U.K.-Canada free trade agreement that would replace the temporary deal established in light of Britain’s exit from the European Union. “Brexit” cut the U.K. out of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the EU. That three-year deal was based on Canadian principles and the wording of CETA.
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