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Four organizations announced funding for the planned Global Agriculture Technology Exchange in Winnipeg Sept. 17.
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Provincial associations commit funds to new facility
Researchers call for rapid adaptation to global trade environment
Canada must prepare for a future featuring a less friendly trade environment, says a new policy note authored by two leading policy analysts. Al Mussell and Ted Bilyea, researchers at Agri-Food Economic Systems Research, said the recent action by China on Canadian canola illustrates their point.
Police respond to fatal SUV-tractor crash
The head-on collision involving a SUV and a tractor occured Monday morning in western Manitoba
The fatal head-on collision involving a SUV and a tractor occured the morning of Sept. 16 in western Manitoba.
Beef cow, replacement heifer numbers suggest producers aren’t ready to grow herds: FCC
Beef cattle prices have trended above the five-year average, but low numbers of replacement heifers and beef cows suggests producers aren't ready to grow cattle herds.
Federal government renews $100M grant for Canadian Foodgrains Bank
The last four-year agreement funded food aid in 19 countries
The funding echoes a previous agreement between the organization and Global Affairs Canada. The deal, which has stood since 1985, matches donations made from Canadians four to one, up to $25 million annually. The new agreement runs until 2028.
Harvest meals, made quick and easy
Whether it’s on-the-go snacks for the kids or an easily portable meal that can be eaten in the field, these tips can keep the family fueled during harvest
Whipping up field suppers during harvest is no joke. Here are your next great meal tips.
Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu
Farmers who plan to hunt geese and ducks this fall should take biosecurity measures to ensure they don't transmit high path avian influenza (bird flu) to their flocks and herds.
Bayer, others defeat US farmers’ chemical price-fixing lawsuit
A U.S. judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing agriculture giants Bayer, Corteva, Syngenta and others of conspiring with wholesalers and retail outlets to fix prices for seeds and crop protection chemicals, causing farmers to pay higher prices
University of Manitoba to get $7.6 million to research net-zero farming
Research project to explore how net-zero farming can be made realistic
University of Manitoba funding to explore how net-zero farming can be made realistic for producers.
Federal government pledges AgriRecovery funds for New Brunswick potato growers
New Brunswick potato growers have been promised up to $25 million in AgriRecovery funds after excessive moisture in 2023 caused "extraordinary" costs.