The federal government is making changes to Canada's temporary foreign worker (TFW) programs to reduce the use of temporary foreign workers in Canada, it announced today.
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Federal government adds more rules to discourage use of temporary foreign workers
FCC, EMILI renew partnership
Five-year commitment will provide foundation for research for ag tech advancement
Five-year committment renewal between FCC and EMILI will provide foundation for research to put more technological tools in the hands of farmers.
Ag in Motion gains international attention
Western Canadian equipment draws interest for potential international customers
Equipment demonstration is one of the biggest draws of the annual Ag in Motion farm show, and it's bringing interest from potential business in Africa and Europe.
CFIA won’t enforce some ritual slaughter requirements after appeal from Jewish organizations
The CFIA will no longer require three determinations of unconsciousness previously mandated for ritually slaughtered animals after a recent federal court ruling. Jewish organizations and companies had appealed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations in court, claiming they made kosher slaughter difficult, which resulted in a disruption in supply of kosher meat in Canada.
KAP to pursue soil health roundtable
Keystone Agricultural Producers is looking for other commodity group partners on the initiative
Keystone Agricultural Producers is looking for other commodity group partners on a soil health roundtable following Senate report calling for more action on soil health improvement.
Foodgrains Bank trip to Rwanda demonstrates fruits of conservation agriculture
Applying techniques to Africa’s challenging production conditions tripled yields on average
Foodgrains Bank trip to Rwanda demonstrates fruits of conservation agriculture
Survey links regenerative farming to increased biodiversity in Manitoba
Bird survey looks at how regenerative ag affects bird populations, species at risk
Bird survey from the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association looks at how regenerative ag affects bird populations, species at risk.
Yukon farming expands despite challenges
Small farms provide local food to residents of the territory through grocery stores, farmers markets and the farmgate
Artic farming in Canada: Small farms in the Yukon are providing local food to residents of the territory through grocery stores, farmers markets and the farmgate.
KAP to lobby for farmer well-being licence plates
Money raised from sale of plates would support Manitoba Farmer Wellness program
Keystone Agricultural Producers plans to lobby the provincial government to allow specialty licence plates that would support mental wellness programs for farmers. A resolution requesting the effort was passed at the organization’s July 24 advisory council meeting. Money raised from the sale of the plates, if approved, would go toward Manitoba Farmer Wellness, which launched in 2022. The program provides
Solar dry, soldier fly, AI: Africans fight hunger with innovation
Alongside container farms in South Africa cultivating soldier flies for animal feed, solar-powered fish and crop dryers in Tanzania and machine-learning pest detectors in Kenya, Africans are coming up with innovative solutions to overcome the effects of climate change on food production.