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Final preparations underway for farm show near Langham
Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion
An Agriculture Canada entomologist is experimenting with trap crops and marigolds at an Ag in Motion demonstration cropplot
Canada’s foreign affairs minister spoke with Chinese counterpart, federal government says
Canada's minister of foreign affairs spoke with her Chinese counterpart while in Malaysia last week, the federal government said.
Farming Smarter receives financial boost from Alberta government for potato research
Farming Smarter one of 12 research associations getting part of one-time $3.2 million capital grant
Farming Smarter near Lethbridge got a boost to its research equipment, thanks to the Alberta government’s increase in funding for research associations.
What can Canada learn from digital ag policy in other countries?
New report argues that international lessons could provide Canada with a foot up when promoting digital agriculture
New report argues that international lessons could provide Canada with a foot up when promoting digital agriculture
Immigration perceptions hit agri-businesses
Sectors such as meat packing feel the impact as feds take steps to reduce population growth amid public opposition toimmigration
Last year Ottawa began constraining the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada. In August 2024, the government capped the percentage of those workers at 10 per cent.
Alberta crop conditions improve: report
65 per cent good to excellent provincially
Varied precipitation and warm temperatures were generally beneficial for crop development across Alberta during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial crop report released July 11.
Hungry? Here’s what’s cooking at Ag in Motion 2025
A visit to Ag in Motion on July 15, 16 and 17 is packed with things to see and do but don’t forget to take time to refuel. This year’s show offers a variety of food and drink options to satisfy every craving. Whether visitors are looking for something sweet, salty, hot or cold, the […] Read more
Senft to step down as CEO of Seeds Canada
The founding CEO of the five-year-old organization will stay on until January 2026
Barry Senft, the founding CEO of the five-year-old Seeds Canada organization is stepping down as of January 2026.
BASF cuts 2025 outlook as tariffs weigh on global economy
Germany's BASF said on Friday that it was lowering its full-year outlook, citing weaker-than-expected global economic growth and reduced demand for its chemicals due to U.S. tariffs.
