The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-06
Government of Canada invests over $1 million in new technologies to improve farm management
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2022-07-06
Exhibitions Program Expanded to Assist Reopenings
Nova Scotia’s agricultural exhibitions can get help reopening this year through an expanded provincial infrastructure program. Read more
2022-07-06
Canadians step into leadership roles at World Potato Congress
The World Potato Congress enters a new chapter with the announcement that John Griffin is the new president and CEO of the World Potato Congress effective July 1, 2022. The Prince Edward Islander... Read more
2022-07-06
Stop worrying about trees: Canada has 36 million acres more than we thought
OTTAWA — While environmentalists discourage farms from clearing their land, they should take heart in knowing that Canada has just discovered it has 36 million more acres of trees than we thought. Read more
2022-07-06
New soil database will help Alberta farmers plot out sustainable practices
A new University of Alberta project is, for the first time, harnessing information from thousands of soil samples into one big database to get an idea of how healthy the province’s agricultural soils... Read more
2022-07-06
Farmers planted 21.4 million acres of canola in 2022: Statistics Canada Report
Canadian farmers reported planting more wheat, lentils, corn for grain and oats, but fewer acres of canola, barley, soybeans and dry peas, according to the 2022 June Field Crop Survey. Read more
2022-07-06
CULT Food Science Affiliate Produces its First Cell-Based Collagen
an innovative investment platform with an exclusive focus on cellular agriculture that is advancing the development of novel technologies to provide a sustainable, environmental, and ethical solution... Read more
2022-07-06
Dairy Revenue Protection - July 2022
Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is an insurance program for U.S. dairy producers who are looking to manage financial risk and minimize the impact of unanticipated declines in milk prices. Locking in a... Read more
2022-07-06
Ukraine: FAO Scales up Efforts to Save Upcoming Harvest, Ensure Export of Vital Grains
To address the impacts of the war in Ukraine on the global agricultural sector, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new $17 million project to help... Read more
2022-07-06
Trade Success Shows How Patience, Persistence Pays
An invitation to the White House to represent dairy farmers and their cooperatives at the signing of important legislation that helps the dairy community is an honor. The chance to attend, along with... Read more
2022-07-06
SSGA calls for meat pricing investigation
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is calling on the federal and provincial governments to investigate what's happening. Read more