Ottawa should call out Europe and its attempt to dictate agricultural production in Canada.
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Canada urged to stand up to EU mirror clauses
The European Union has been promoting the concept of buying only from trading partners that follow its regulations
National crisis line launched
The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing has launched the National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line at 1-866-327-6701.
Corn acres saw stellar year in eastern Prairies
Growers in Manitoba harvested 497,000 acres last year, which is a record, and acres could climb even higher this year
Manitoba farmers harvested 497,000 acres of grain corn and 429,000 acres of oats last year, the second year in a row that farmers harvested more corn than oats in Manitoba — an acreage shift that could be the new normal.
Chemical costs are down—but for how long?
A new report highlights price drops in agricultural chemicals, but rising raw material costs and market volatility could reverse the trend
As the agricultural landscape braces for uncertainty, securing supplies now could be a smart move for the season ahead.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture slams door on diversity
Ag Canada committed to Gender Based Analysis
The department will prioritize meritocracy and colour-blind policies, a recent memo said, adding that the previous administration had lost sight of the USDA’s mandate to ensure that Americans have sufficient food.
Canada reports outbreak of H5N5 bird flu on backyard farm
PARIS (Reuters) – Canada has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 avian influenza on a non-commercial backyard layer poultry farm in the eastern part of the country, the World Organization for Animal Health said on Tuesday. The spread of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has ravaged flocks around the world, disrupting supply and […] Read more
CropLife Canada calls for halt to Pest Management Regulatory Agency changes, cites tariffs
The threat of U.S. tariffs means Canada should be doing all it can to keep farmers competitive, CropLife Canada says
CropLife Canada says U.S. tariffs would be bad enough, agriculture doesn’t need the added hit from changes to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).
U.S. bird flu response disrupted in early weeks of Trump administration, sources say
Bird flu outbreak worsens, sparking confusion and concern among federal staff, state officials, veterinarians and health experts
Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office on January 20, two federal agencies responsible for monitoring and responding to the epidemic have withheld bird flu reports and canceled congressional briefings and meetings with state health officials.
Last year’s global weather was a wild ride
A look back at some of the top weather stories from 2024
Weather columnist Daniel Bezte continues his look at the top weather stories from around the world in 2024.
