EU states gave a provisional go-ahead on Friday for the bloc to sign its largest ever free trade accord with South American group Mercosur, more than 25 years since talks began.
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EU states back record South America trade deal after 25 years
World food prices extend fall in December, UN’s FAO says
World food prices declined for a fourth consecutive month in December, marking the lowest average since January, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.
Grain Farmers of Ontario joins Grain Growers of Canada
Grain Farmers of Ontario has officially joined with national group Grain Growers of Canada.
Modest increase for Malaysian palm oil says USDA attaché
Stronger than expected yields in the early going saw Malaysia’s 2025/26 palm oil production get a good start, said the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Kuala Lumpur.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: CWRS slips, as CPSR, durum rise
Spring wheat cash prices were mixed while those for durum were a little higher across the Canadian Prairies for the two-week period ended Jan. 6.
Carney to visit China next week, spokesperson says
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China January 13-17, his office said on Wednesday, in what will be the first visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.
The sneak peek of Manitoba Ag Days 2026
Canada’s largest indoor farm show will return to Brandon’s Keystone Centre Jan. 20-22, 2026
Canada’s largest indoor farm show, Manitoba Ag Days, returns to Brandon’s Keystone Centre Jan. 20-22, 2026. Here’s what to expect this year.
Manitoba Ag Days 2026: Local businesses gear up for Brandon farm show
Agribusinesses and farm groups look forward to the connections and discussions this year's show will facilitate with customers and farmers
Most of agriculture is seemingly at Manitoba Ag Days each January: Manitoba agribusinesses and farm groups look forward to connecting with farmers at the 2026 show.
Pulse Weekly: Lentils, peas facing challenges
Lentils and peas will be among those pulse crops facing challenges not only in January, but also for the rest of the 2025/26 marketing year and possibly beyond that, said Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Consulting Venture Inc. in Winnipeg.
EU summons farm ministers to secure Mercosur deal support
The European Union has convened EU agriculture ministers for last-minute talks on Wednesday to convince Italy and other wavering member countries to sign up to a contentious free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur.
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