An archival photo of cattle at the federal research farm at Nappan, N.S. The facility, which dates back to 1887, is one of several AAFC sites marked in January 2026 for closure. Photo: Topley Studio/Library and Archives Canada/PA-026266

Government silence loud on AAFC cuts

Fiscal responsibility should mean owning the responsibility for fiscal decisions

Canada’s federal government trumpets fiscal responsibility; their silence on a day of massive Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada cuts was baffling at best.



Darren Bond, farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, speaks at St. Jean Farm Day on Jan. 8, 2026.  Photo: Greg Berg

VIDEO: Farmer inflation double that of other Canadians

Darren Bond with Manitoba Agriculture says farm inflation is hitting Manitoba producers as high as 50 per cent over the past five years.

Darren Bond with Manitoba Agriculture says farm inflation is hitting Manitoba producers as high as 50 per cent over the past five years.

Windmills on a field during a cold winter day in central Manitoba. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Winter downtime: Get your farm records together

Winter is an ideal time to revamp your farm’s financial record keeping, leading to better business decisions and a less stressful tax season

Winter is an ideal time to revamp farm financial record keeping, leading to better business decisions and a less stressful tax season in 2026.


Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson. PHOTO: AGDAYS.COM

Manitoba Ag Days plans star-studded speaker lineup

Dragons’ Den panellist Arlene Dickinson among schedule highlights for 2026 farm show in Brandon, along with the usual production, agronomy and business experts

Dragons’ Den panellist Arlene Dickinson among speaker series highlight for 2026 Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, alongside slate of agriculture experts.

Father and child walk across a vibrant green field on a sunny day, evoking feelings of connection, nature, and simplicity, surrounded by rural scenery perfect for family-themed concepts and peaceful environments.

The new spin on farm legacy

Farmers are starting to think differently about the future. What does this mean for the next generation and farm succession planning?

Farmers are starting to think differently about the future of their farms in Western Canada. What does this mean for the next generation and farm succession planing?