Competitors had to put a ball in a hoop using bale forks. Photo: Kristy Nudds

Farm disconnect becomes farm policy disconnect

The people drafting Canadian agriculture policy should understand agriculture and how it will impact the day-to-day reality of farms

The people drafting Canadian agriculture policy should understand agriculture and how said policy will impact the day-to-day realities faced by farmers, Farmtario’s Kristy Nudds writes.



A sod turning ceremony in Crystal City, Man., marks the start of a facility expansion for Manitoba farm equipment manufacturer PhiBer Manufacturing on June 5, 2025. Photo: PhiBer Manufacturing

Federal money to grow Manitoba agriculture manufacturers

Manitoba’s agricultural manufacturing sector got a financial booster shot Aug. 28, with benefiting companies ranging from faba bean processors to farm equipment makers

Manitoba’s agricultural manufacturing sector got a financial booster shot Aug. 28, with benefiting companies ranging from faba bean processors to farm equipment makers.



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CNH launches AI-driven parts identification

Farm equipment owners can take a photo of a part and use an artificial intelligence-based feature to find a replacement online

Owners of CNH tractors looking for a replacement part can take a photo of the part and upload that photo to a website, which will then identify it and find the necessary replacement.




A rendered image of the future AgWest facilities in Russell and Brandon. Photo: AgWest

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