Farmers, farm groups others in the agriculture industry have until the end of August to comment on the federal government’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer. Agriculture Canada has announced another round of consultations, regarding its goal to cut nitrous oxide emissions from fertilizer by 30 percent during the next eight years. When […] Read more
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Pandemic could prod gov’t to fix safety nets: researcher
In a rare occurrence, Canadian attention has been drawn to the country’s food system and food security. That could goad governments to fix inadequate safety net system, hopes a school of public policy researcher. “That public attention (during the pandemic) will also help translate to policy action,” said Kerri Holland during a webinar for the […] Read more
New Versatile-Kubota tractor now in production
Rumours that have been swirling for five years can finally be put to rest. Yes, Versatile and Kubota are jointly building an all-new tractor to be marketed in both colours. Both companies made announcements in mid-March, briefly outlining the design of the new machine and the OEM manufacturing agreement. Although the rumour mill has been […] Read more
NAFTA: Canadian approach right say conservative icons
Playing for time and sticking to the free trade guns is what Canada appears to be doing. That’s a good thing, say two prominent voices on Canada-United States trade, because surviving the Donald J. Trump administration’s protectionist tendencies will take fortitude and commitment to preserve a trading relationship of incredible benefit to Canada. “On this […] Read more
Export rule violations net fine for Richardson
Richardson International has been fined $50,000 for breaking export regulations in 2009 and 2010. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said that between May 21, 2009, and Nov. 9, 2010, Richardson International shipped almost 68,000 tonnes of soybeans to Russia without the required phytosanitary certificates. Richardson International pleaded guilty to contravening the Plant Protection Regulations. Other […] Read more
Canola rises, but loses ground to other veg oils
Canola futures did OK but continued to weaken against their vegetable oil sisters in futures market trading Monday. A sharp increase in the Canadian dollar sapped canola’s strength relative to soybeans and soy oil All North American crop futures rose Monday. November canola rose $1.30 per tonne and January climbed 80 cent. The market was […] Read more
Canola rallies on frost and stronger soy oil
So there was a frost that hit a substantial part of the Prairie canola zone and a simultaneous rally in soybean oil futures. Which one was the more significant factor behind the canola futures rally Monday? It is impossible answer that question, because the two factors are both bullish, both powerful and occurring on the […] Read more
