New report argues that international lessons could provide Canada with a foot up when promoting digital agriculture
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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
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.
Canada falling short on digital agriculture
On-farm barriers to digital technology are stopping Canadian agriculture from reaching its full potential and global competitiveness, report argues
Canadian agriculture and government must prioritize digital agriculture, address obstacles to technology adoption and consider farm realities if they want the strongest, most resilient and most globally competitive future for Canada’s farms.
Alberta research group digs into potato research
Farming Smarter embarks on second growing season of potato research to support the multibillion-dollar industry
Farming Smarter embarks on second growing season of potato research to support the multibillion-dollar industry
Business risk management on ministers’ agenda
Agriculture ministers to meet virtually this month to ensure hotel rooms in Winnipeg are available for potential fire evacuees
Changes to AgriStability announced a month before the April federal election are sure to be discussed when Canada’s agriculture ministers meetvirtually mid-July.
Canola market finds upside as U.S.-Canada trade talks restart
Biofuels inclusion in U.S. “Big Beautiful Bill” thought to be a silver lining for Canadian canola in the first week of July
Biofuels inclusion in U.S. “Big Beautiful Bill” thought to be a silver lining for Canadian canola in the first week of July.
