Access for key agriculture exports gained, but not at the cost of supply management
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada has landed a free trade agreement with Ecuador, which the federal government says “delivers strong results for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector.” Under the new deal Canada gains “unprecedented access” to Ecuador and its population of 18 million people. The agreement includes a dedicated section on agriculture, which contains provisions specific […] Read moreNews
Fruit research targets apples, blueberries, cherries
The projects in Saskatchewan are funded through the Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies program
Forest Scharf, Saskatchewan’s provincial fruit crops specialist, shared what he’s been working on with growers at a conference hosted by the Saskatchewan Fruit Growers Association and the Saskatchewan Vegetable Growers Association.
Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements
Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety.
Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said. The BCRC says the projects are targetted at areas that will help maximize the impact of […] Read more
Researcher pans Saskatchewan water stewardship policy
A University of Regina scientist says the science does not support the province’s newly unveiled agricultural water stewardship policy
A long-time water researcher says Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy ignores water quality and won’t accurately measure the effects of wetland drainage.
Russia seizes grain company
Foreign citizenship of a former owner cited as key reason for the move, preventing foreign control over strategic assets
A Russian court has ruled the transfer all the assets of Rodnie Polya, which exported 14 per cent of Russian grain in the 2023-24 season, to the state may proceed.
Tight barley supply may lead to more U.S. corn imports
American corn prices test US$5 per bu. as the influential commodity continues to gain momentum this winter
Lost in all the trade and tariffs talk that has dominated ag news recently is the fact corn futures have climbed and are now trading around US$5 per bushel.
Saskatchewan ends Environmental Farm Plan program
Government says ‘stagnant’ program has been replaced by a new one that will respond better to producer needs
Saskatchewan has ended its Environmental Farm Plan program, saying it was outdated and underused.
What happens if foot and mouth disease returns in Canada?
Running down a hypothetical foot and mouth outbreak in Canada, and how we can keep it from becoming real
The hypothetical return of foot and mouth disease in Canada: What would happen? What actions would be taken on and around Canadian farms? And how can we prevent that scenario from becoming real?
Alberta canola producers vote for higher service charge
Commission moves the needle on levies for first time since 2003
Members of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission have voted to increase the organization’s producer levy to $1.75 per tonne of canola sold.
Stein appointed to manage AFA
Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He’ll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.
