The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-14
Canada’s dairy, poultry, and egg farmers support Bill C-282
Canada’s dairy, poultry, and egg farmers welcome the reintroduction of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management (previously Bill... Read more
2022-06-14
AFSC upgrading lending system
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has upgraded our lending system to better serve our clients. Read more
2022-06-14
Manitoba approves first potash development
The Manitoba government has approved the province's first potash development, allowing the Potash and Agri-Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) to start extraction and production in western... Read more
2022-06-14
Application deadline extended for BC farmers flood relief
BC Flood Recovery for Food Security program has extended it’s application deadline. Owners of flood damaged farms across B.C. will now get the opportunity to apply for financial assistance until... Read more
2022-06-14
Boissevain beekeeper hoping to bounce back
A Boissevain-area beekeeper says conditions are improving. Read more
2022-06-14
Number of temporary foreign workers sees strongest growth since 2016
Statistics Canada is reporting that in 2021, the number of temporary foreign workers saw its strongest growth since 2016. Read more
2022-06-14
More Setbacks for Canola
Canola futures continued to lose ground on Monday, adding to the sharp losses incurred late last week. Read more
2022-06-14
CubicFarms Announces $3.8M HydroGreen Sale in West Texas
leading local chain agricultural technology company, today announced a 10-machine Automated Vertical Pastures™ sale valued at CAD$3.8 million. Read more
2022-06-14
NFU updates GHG Emissions Report
The National Farmers Union released the Second Edition of its comprehensive report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Canadian Agriculture. Read more
2022-06-14
Agriculture advisory group to help create more resilient food supply
Seventeen British Columbians with diverse backgrounds and expertise in food production will help farmers access the latest technology, create more resilient farms and increase sustainability through... Read more
2022-06-14
Are You Ready for Foreign Animal Disease?
Patrick Webb, DVM, Assistant Chief Veterinarian, National Pork Board provides advice to keep swine herds safe from foreign diseases. Read more
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2022-06-14
Feature: Pig Hill Co.
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