Farm succession planning requires clear communication among family members or employer and employees.
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Farm planning seems daunting but should not be overlooked
Communication can underpin farm sucess when it comes to things like transition and sucession planing
Farmers make case for aid if tariffs imposed
Uncertainty over whether the U.S. will impose tariffs on Canadian agriculture is already resulting in lost sales, meeting hears
Farmers from various Canadian agricultural sectors told federal officials this week the government must be prepared to help if tariffs take effect.
Nova Scotia launches livestock price insurance pilot
Nova Scotia joined New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island in the two-year Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot the federal government announced today.
Drought leaves Canadian farmers unpaid
Failure of unlicensed companies, complaint deadline, insufficient security seen as holes in farm support
Hundreds of Canadian farmers have received delayed payments for their crops or not been paid at all, as a growing number of grain-buying firms declare bankruptcy amid drought and low commodity prices, according to interviews with dozens of farmers, a government agency, and a review of bankruptcy documents.
Beef producers bring wolf predation back into spotlight
Beef producers say wolves are taking their cattle and they want more action and better insurance; the province says new measures should help
Manitoba beef producers want more action on problem predators and better insurance after loosing cattle to wolves; the province says new measures should help
Beef sector welcomes insurance changes
The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will over double its maximum value when calculating predation claims this year
The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will over double its maximum value when calculating predation claims this year
Crop and livestock insurance changes revealed at Manitoba Ag Days
Changes for the 2025 AgriInsurance program in Manitoba were announced at Manitoba Ag Days 2025
Changes for the 2025 AgriInsurance program in Manitoba, including changes to annual crop, forage and predation programs, were announced at Manitoba Ag Days 2025.
New crop insurance offices to open for Shoal Lake, Virden
Premier says expanded MASC office reach will fill a service gap in western Manitoba
Two more western Manitoba communities will have Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offices for in-person agricultural insurance service this summer: Shoal Lake and Virden.
Insurance builds shield against tariff trade uncertainty: FEATURE
In an age of Trump and international trade tensions, can Canadian agriculture insure its way out of financial fallout?
Insurance options might help Canadian farmers navigate uncertain trade waters, even if the tariffs threatened by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump become reality.
Wildfire threat requires preparation
From the direct impacts of evacuation to the indirect issue of smoke, we need to plan better for fire
From the direct impacts of evacuation to the indirect issue of smoke, we need to plan better for fire.
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