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Saskatchewan cuts farm fuel tax exemptions in budget

Mar. 22, 2017 at 4:57 pm CDT

“Purple gas” is about to become a quaint old figure of speech for Saskatchewan farmers as the provincial tax exemption for bulk gasoline for farm use ends April 1. The provincial government on Wednesday rolled out a budget designed to dial back the province’s reliance on resource revenue in the […]

Ag groups tout potential of trade pact with China

Mar. 8, 2017 at 4:28 am CST

By Staff

Greek farmers clash with police in Athens during reforms protest

Mar. 8, 2017 at 3:25 am CST

By Reuters

Proposed labour rules for Alberta farms go public

Mar. 6, 2017 at 7:45 pm CST

By Staff

Quebec names new deputy ag minister

Feb. 28, 2017 at 5:48 pm CST

By Staff

Manitoba surveying farmers on KAP funding system

Feb. 27, 2017 at 5:45 pm CST

The Manitoba government wants “farmers’ and stakeholders'” feedback on potential changes to Keystone Agricultural Producers’ (KAP) funding model — and fast. The deadline to fill out an online survey or download and email it in is March 9, the government said in a release Thursday. “The current approach to funding […]

By Allan Dawson

Use your heart not your head, when influencing opinion

Feb. 24, 2017 at 9:10 am CST

Ticked off city people don’t get agriculture? Instead of spewing facts, employ emotion, veteran adman and host of CBC Radio’s, “Under the Influence,” Terry O’Reilly, said here at Ag Days Jan. 18. “My industry (advertising) has proven time and time again that information doesn’t necessarily move people,” O’Reilly said. “You […]

By Allan Dawson

Quebec extends organic conversion funding plan

Feb. 21, 2017 at 8:06 pm CST

A support program for Quebec farmers to convert crop, livestock or maple syrup operations to organic production will get an extension. Provincial Agriculture Minister Laurent Lessard on Monday announced the three-year, $4 million organic agriculture conversion support program set up in June 2015 will now run to the end of […]

By Staff

Canada stresses NAFTA talks to involve all members

Feb. 21, 2017 at 7:11 pm CST

Toronto | Reuters –– Any talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement would involve all three member nations, a top Canadian official said on Tuesday, dampening speculation the U.S. might seek to sit down with Canada first and then Mexico. “We very much recognize that NAFTA is a […]

By David Ljunggren

FCC launches new loan for young agri-businesspeople

Feb. 17, 2017 at 7:47 pm CST

Canada’s federal farm lending agency is expanding its loan offerings in agribusiness and agrifood with a new program aimed at young businesspeople. Farm Credit Canada’s Young Entrepreneur Loan, launched Thursday in Ottawa during Canada Agriculture Day celebrations, will offer financing of up to $1 million per qualified applicant under age […]

By Staff