Agriculture
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High costs haunt Canadian ornamental pumpkin farm"We're not impacted by tariffs but the trade issues are still ratcheting up costs for us across the board," said farm co-owner Patrick Butters.EconomyOct 11
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Manitoba farmer whose animals were stolen hails new RCMP cattle copsA farmer. whose sheep were allegedly stolen at the end of September, welcomes the new RCMP investigation unit dedicated for livestock theft and fraud.EnvironmentOct 9
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Saskatchewan harvest faces higher costs and delaysSaskatchewan farmers are finally getting more of their crop off the field, but they are doing it with higher costs and less time.NewsSep 25
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Pumpkin farms ‘at the mercy of Mother Nature’ after extreme weather in CanadaSevere weather, from heavy rain and hail to extreme heat and drought, is making this year's pumpkin season increasingly unpredictable for Canadian farmers.CanadaSep 12
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Manitoba spends $103M to protect industries hit by ‘unwarranted’ U.S. tariffsThe Manitoba government announced the details of its tariff relief plan for affected industries, including agricultural producers.EconomyAug 28
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Manitoba farmers harvest crops while reflecting on a ‘volatile’ yearManitoba producers are harvesting their fields and reflecting on the after extreme weathers, tariffs, and rising prices farming season.Aug 19
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Manitoba beekeepers feeling sting of potential 50 per cent tariffManitoba beekeepers are feeling the uncertainty of the latest 50 per cent tariff threats as the Aug. 19 deadline ticks closer.Aug 18
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Pumpkin problems: Alberta’s wet summer affecting annual cropPumpkin patch owners in northern Alberta are looking at unprecedented options, like charging admission, or shipping in pumpkins, as the wet summer wreaks havoc on their crops.CanadaAug 12
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Lower-priced Australian beef could help stabilize Canadian marketImported Australian beef, currently selling for well-below Canadian prices at grocery stores in Alberta, could foster competition and stabilize domestic meat costs.ConsumerAug 4
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Saskatchewan farm offers the opportunity to experience farm life'You never know what you're going to find when you come out to the farm,' says Fenek Farms owner and operator, Josef Buttigieg.LifestyleJul 10
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