The fight continues against the invasive spread of wild boar in Alberta and its inherent disease risk and damage to the agriculture sector.
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Agribition posts strong financial results, elects executive
Canadian Western Agribition posted a profit of nearly $75,000 on operations in 2024, organizers said at the show’s annual general meeting earlier this month.
Camelina genetics up for an upgrade
Saskatchewan research hopes to take both winter and spring camelina varieties to the next level
Both winter and spring camelina might be on the cusp of better varieties to help boost production of the oilseed in Western Canada.
Buy Canadian raises consumer support for Canadian dairy
New Canadians also look to use dairy for nutrition and in cooking, industry told at Canadian Dairy Xpo
The buy-Canada movement has helped boost support for Canadian dairy products, according to David Hudson of IMI International, speaking at the Canadian Dairy Xpo’s Dairy Business Summit.
Cereals Canada looking ahead to GATE facility
Construction on Cereals Canada’s Global Agriculture Technology Exchange is expected to begin in 2025, with completion in 2029
Cereals Canada says the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (GATE) facility will allow better technology to back research and ultimately help Canadian grains excel in international markets.
EV subsidies take another hit
Canadian Federation of Independent Business says government support for electric vehicle sector threatens agriculture
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is asking the federal government to re-assess its subsidies for electric vehicles and battery manufacturing in Canada.
Ag markets find new trade levels following tariff shocks
Uncertainty caused by tariffs remains the dominant force in global markets, but the initial shock and price gyrations are settling down.
Alberta irrigation farmers strive for efficiencies to battle through droughts
Irrigation reservoirs in southern Alberta are looking a lot better than they have in recent years.
U.S. canola acres look to drop
Falling prices and attacks on seed oils have North Dakota growers thinking twice
Canola acres in North Dakota will likely decline this spring.
Canadian farmers’ view of the federal government differs by province — but not by much
Part 3 | Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Farmers from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec answer the question “do you feel represented by the federal government?”
