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Researchers call for rapid adaptation to global trade environment

Sep. 17, 2024 at 2:27 pm CDT

Canada must prepare for a future featuring a less friendly trade environment, says a new policy note authored by two leading policy analysts. Al Mussell and Ted Bilyea, researchers at Agri-Food Economic Systems Research, said the recent action by China on Canadian canola illustrates their point.

Beef cow, replacement heifer numbers suggest producers aren’t ready to grow herds: FCC

Sep. 17, 2024 at 11:34 am CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu

Sep. 16, 2024 at 3:17 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Bayer, others defeat US farmers’ chemical price-fixing lawsuit

Sep. 16, 2024 at 12:53 pm CDT

By Mike Scarcella Reuters

Federal government pledges AgriRecovery funds for New Brunswick potato growers

Sep. 13, 2024 at 2:32 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Students and employers prepare for changing agriculture landscape

Sep. 13, 2024 at 1:12 pm CDT

Students, employers and educators explored diverse options in agricultural careers at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 during the show's Career Crawl.

By Kristy Nudds

Busting soil testing myths

Sep. 13, 2024 at 12:26 pm CDT

Is your soil fertility program working? Even if it is, common myths about nutrient management and soil sampling can hamper your efforts, according to a soil specialist. Colin Elgie, soil fertility specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, detailed a number of myths farmers should be aware […]

By Matt McIntosh

China’s carrot-and-stick tactics on EU nations start to pay off

Sep. 13, 2024 at 10:40 am CDT

Beijing, as a vote on EU duties on China-made electric vehicles looms, employed a carrot-and-stick approach to deal with the 27-strong bloc, but appears to have no concessions for Canadian canola.

By Ellen Zhang Joe Cash Mei Mei Chu Reuters

EU allows member states to boost farmer payments after protests

Sep. 13, 2024 at 9:38 am CDT

European Union member states can increase the funds they pay to farmers, the European Commission said on Friday, after protests by farmers earlier in the year forced policymakers to scale back climate rules.

By Reuters

Canada Bread takes legal action against Maple Leaf in bread price fixing matter

Sep. 12, 2024 at 5:31 pm CDT

Canada Bread Company has taken legal action against Maple Leaf Foods in a move it says will protect its financial and legal interests in relation to an ongoing alleged bread price fixing matter.

By Geralyn Wichers