The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-18
Dairy Farmers of Canada supports the Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability at 2024 IDF World Dairy Summit
OTTAWA, ON, , Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) was proud to endorse the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF) Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability, signed as part of the IDF World Dairy Summit in... Read more
2024-10-18
U of G Summit Drives Agri-Food Innovations to Feed Future Generations
Agricultural technology promises a greener and more efficient approach to feeding the future. That core idea is driving the
2024 Arrell Food Summit, which takes place on
World Food Day, Oct. 16.... Read more
2024-10-18
We Need More Than Just Checkoff Dollars to Bring New Seed to Farmers
The funding landscape for seed development is more complicated than it used to be. While producer levies are crucial, they’re just one piece of the puzzle. Read more
2024-10-18
Dairy Farmers of Canada honoured for innovative marketing campaigns at the 2024 World Dairy Summit
OTTAWA, ON, – Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)’s innovative marketing campaigns have been recognized at the International Dairy Federation as part of the World Dairy Summit in Paris, France, on October... Read more
2024-10-18
Saving Alberta farmers time and money
Changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s (AFSC) AgriStability program will reduce paperwork and lower costs for producers. Read more
2024-10-18
Produce Industry to Experience High Pricing Volatility
The fresh produce sector experienced an annualized pricing volatility of 70% in 2023, with some commodities, like mangoes, showing nearly 150% volatility at the shipping point. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-10-18
DeltaTrak’s UBQ Network Provides Digital Ecosystem for Agri-Food Industry
DeltaTrak launched the UBQ Network, an all-in-one platform tailored for the North American produce and grocery markets. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-10-18
Verifiable Trust: How Technology is Transforming Food Supply Chain Integrity
EU's TRICK Project is creating a potential lifeline for an industry drowning in manual documentation processes and plagued by transparency issues. Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-18
Retail, Transportation Recruitment Prices on the Rise, Shifting Seasonal Hiring Trends: Study
New data from Recruitics reveals a shift in seasonal hiring trends among the retail and hospitality industries as well as month-over-month spikes in prices across several key industries, including... Read more
professional development hiring
2024-10-18
Biden-Harris Administration Continues Historic Clean Energy Commitment to Lowering Costs and Creating Jobs for People in Pennsylvania and 38 States, Guam and Puerto Rico
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced during a visit to Pennsylvania that USDA is partnering with farmers and small business owners to expand access to clean... Read more
2024-10-18
USDA Invests $46M in Efforts to Address Food and Nutrition Security
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million in projects aimed to tackle food and nutrition insecurity in underserved communities, as well as... Read more
2024-10-17
USDA to Purchase $25 million in Citrus from Domestic Producers Supporting Communities in Need
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its intent to purchase up to $25 million in fresh citrus from domestic producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs... Read more