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.
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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
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
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.
Food label to change after glyphosate lawsuit
Company agrees to pull its 100 per cent natural claim on granola bars after consumer groups sue over herbicide residue
General Mills has settled a lawsuit over the phrase “Made with 100% Natural Whole Grain Oats” on its Nature Valley granolabars
Balance sought between soil health, bottom line
Agronomists and economists look for common ground during the ongoing debate about soil health and its effect on profitability
Agronomists and economists look for common ground during the ongoing debate about soil health and its effect on profitability
Saskatchewan cattle producers work on grassland policy
Members of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association say they are looking for a policy that isn’t prescriptive
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association’s draft grasslands policy says private land conservation should be done in a way that minimizes negative impacts to those signing the agreements
Dairy could sour U.S. trade talks
Canada concedes on digital service tax, but supply management is another sore point
Restricted access to Canada’s dairy market has been a bone of contention for the Americans. Will it derail Canada-U.S. tradetalks?
