Nutrien expects increased fertilizer use by North American farmers this fall and a good global potash market in 2026 despite some crop prices at multi-year lows.
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Nutrien expects more fertilizer use by farmers despite low crop prices
Federal government to consult agriculture, agri-food groups on interprovincial trade rules
Consultations on regulations under the Free Trade and Labour Mobility Act to take place this month
The federal government says it will be seeking opinions from agriculture and agri-food representatives as it develops regulations under an act designed to reduce interprovincial trade barriers.
World food prices at two-year high on rising meat and edible oils, FAO says
World food commodity prices rose in July to their highest in over two years, as a jump for vegetable oils and record levels for meat outweighed falling cereal, dairy and sugar prices, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said.
Bird flu virus could be airborne: study
A research study from the United States suggests that bird flu could have spread amongst cattle through the air or contaminated wastewater at dairy farms.
China to reduce pig herd amid low consumer demand
China’s pig industry representatives will gather next week in Beijing to discuss ways to reduce breeding sow numbers by a million as part of a push to tackle over-capacity and stabilize prices.
Federal government supports soil health strategy
Ottawa revealed its support at a recent soil health conference but did not make a financial commitment
Sophie Beecher, director general at Agriculture Canada, said at a soil conference in Winnipeg that the feds support the idea of a national soil health strategy.
Trump’s higher tariffs hit major US trading partners, sparking defiance and concern
Higher tariffs likely to impact global supply chains and inflation
U.S. President Donald Trump's higher tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in on Thursday, raising the average U.S. import duty to its highest in a century and leaving major trade partners such as Switzerland, Brazil and India hurriedly searching for a better deal.
AgWest breaks ground on expansions in Brandon, Russell
Farm equipment dealer says new facilities will pave the way for better, faster service for local farmers in two areas of western Manitoba
Farm equipment dealer AgWest says new facilities will pave the way for better, faster service for farmers in two areas of western Manitoba
Corteva raises annual profit forecast after strong first-half performance
U.S. agrichemicals company Corteva raised its annual adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday, following strong performance in the first half of the year.
Soil health skepticism prevalent among Prairie farmers
Survey finds that many Prairie farmers are side-eyeing the popularity of soil health and its priority in Canada’s agriculture policy
Many Prairie farmers are side-eyeing the popularity of soil health and soil health promoting practices and the priority they’re given in Canada’s agricultural policy, according to survey.