The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-16
Economic Impact of Canola Industry Has More than Doubled Over Last Decade
With help from growth in domestic processing and biofuel production, the value of canola to the Canadian economy has more than doubled in the past decade, a new study shows. Read more
2024-10-16
New Program Boosts Workforce Opportunities by Championing Disability Inclusion in Canada's Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector
Read New Program Boosts Workforce Opportunities by Championing Disability Inclusion in Canada`s Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news... Read more
2024-10-16
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in British Columbia starting in October
ETOBICOKE, Ontario, — Starting soon, British Columbia farmers in the Okanagan, Interior and Kootenay regions can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and... Read more
2024-10-16
Map: Marked Expansion in Ontario Abnormal Dryness
A flip to much drier weather in September has resulted in significant expansion of abnormally dry and drought conditions across parts of Ontario and Quebec. Read more
2024-10-16
Canola’s contribution to the Canadian economy reaches $43.7 billion
The value of canola to the Canadian economy has more than doubled in the past decade, and now generates an average of $43.7 billion annually, according to a new independent analysis released today by... Read more
2024-10-16
Walter Paszkowski Farm Leadership Award
Alberta Canola is now accepting applications for the Walter Paszkowski Farm Leadership Award that will provide one canola grower in Alberta with a $5000 bursary towards participation in the esteemed... Read more
2024-10-16
24-13 - Securing Ontario Conservation Land for Rental to Beef Farmers
A pillar of BFO’s strategic plan focuses on growing Ontario’s beef sector by promoting pasture development through the expansion and improvement of existing community pastures, the creation of new... Read more
2024-10-16
Government of Canada invests $535,000 to modernize and expand Muskoka North Good Food Co-op
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2024-10-16
Turning industrial waste into energy
Around the world, demand for industrial and manufacturing products is rising rapidly. Companies are looking for more ways to repurpose waste, decrease costs and increase operational efficiency while... Read more
2024-10-15
Surge in U.S. crop yields drives down farmer profits
USDA reports forecast record-breaking yields for corn and soybeans, leading to surplus supply and declining prices. Read more
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2024-10-15
DOE unveils 2030 strategy for carbon capture
DOE’s latest strategy focuses on expanding carbon capture technologies to meet mid-century net-zero emission goals. Read more
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2024-10-15
Cdn. ag divided over Bill C-282
Livestock and ag trade groups oppose the bill while supply managed sectors want it to become law Read more
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