Birds are now to be culled from a British Columbia ostrich operation that sought to bypass standard federal practice in on-farm outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza and has been denied an appeal at Canada’s highest court.
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B.C. ostriches now to be culled after ruling: CFIA
Farm has been at the centre of protests since CFIA first ordered the cull of over 300 birds
Nutrien tops profit estimates, launches review of phosphate business
Nutrien beat analysts’ expectations for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, and said it would initiate a review of strategic alternatives for its phosphate business.
Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian agriculture groups
The 2025 federal budget took a step forward in recognizing agriculture’s importance but failed to address pressing challenges like labour disruptions, interswitching and precision technology, say Canadian farm groups.
Beijing lifts some tariffs on U.S. farm goods but soybeans stay costly
China will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including duties on farm goods, after last week’s meeting of the two countries’ leaders, Beijing confirmed on Wednesday, but imports of U.S. soybeans still face a 13 per cent tariff.
Bunge beats profit estimates on strong processing margins, Viterra boost
Bunge Global topped Wall Street estimates for third-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday with the closing of its acquisition of Viterra in July boosting volumes as oilseed processing margins improved, sending shares up 2.6 per cent.
Nanotechnology used to develop genetic pest control
Nanotechnology allows new research to target pests through RNA for precision treatments rather than chemcial spray
Researchers from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are working with nanotechnology and RNA to develop new pest insect control methods as an alternative to chemical spray on crops.
Dryness, drought likely to persist says forecaster
As winter approaches, the dry conditions and drought across much of the Canadian Prairies and the United States Plains will likely persist, said Drew Lerner, meteorologist with World Weather Inc. in Overland Park, Kan.
Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management
The 2025 budget includes several investments relevant to the agriculture sector, including new trade corridors and financial supports for farmers
Niverville welcomes new RCMP detachment
A new police detachment in Niverville will have four police officers on staff, expanding local police service in the rural Manitoba area
A new police detachment in Niverville will have four police officers on staff, expanding local police service in the rural Manitoba area
ADM cuts 2025 profit outlook on biofuel and trade uncertainty; shares tumble
Archer-Daniels-Midland cut its 2025 profit forecast for a third straight quarter on Tuesday as U.S. biofuel policy uncertainty and global trade disruptions pressured oilseed crush margins.
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