The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-06
Public Recognition of Dangers Posed by Wild Pigs Builds
The Coordinator of the Manitoba Invasive Swine Eradication Project says people are beginning to recognise the need to take control of wild pigs. Wild pigs destroy cropland, pastures and harvested... Read more
2022-06-06
Raccoon sighting in Westlock County
If you think you’re seeing a raccoon in the Westlock area, you may not be seeing things. Read more
2022-06-06
Fewer farmers in Alberta in 2021, but number of women increasing: StatsCan
Valerie Ehrenholz is busy on the family farm. Read more
2022-06-06
More British Columbians benefit from new round of farmers’ market program funding
New funding for the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program will help improve access to healthy, locally grown food for lower-income British Columbians and people who are pregnant, while... Read more
2022-06-06
Bill C-275 reintroduced as avian influenza outbreaks continue
A government bill that was taken out when the election was called last year is being reintroduced as farm biosecurity is a topic in the ag sector. Read more
2022-06-06
Agrifood pilot facility opens in Lethbridge
A new fully-commercialized pea processing and testing centre is now open in southern Alberta. Read more
2022-06-06
It’s Local Food Week!
Teresa Van Raay of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture discusses why we celebrate Local Food Week in Ontario, June 6-12, 2022. Read more
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2022-06-06
APAS calling for livestock tax deferral
Farmers need the assurance, the organization says Read more
2022-06-06
Dairy farmers ask for price increase
Any increase could come into effect on Sept. 1, the Canadian Dairy Commission says Read more
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2022-06-06
U.S. and Taiwan begin trade conversations
Agriculture is among the topics the two sides will discuss Read more
2022-06-06
Fresh Del Monte expands into row crops as it finds innovative ways to optimize its assets | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA — Fresh Del Monte is expanding its crop portfolio to include row crops as it continues to find innovative ways to optimize its assets (including underut ... Read more
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