Canadian Agriculture
Environmental activists push back against proposed abattoir in Prince Edward County
A group of environmental activists believe that Frank Stronach’s plan to build an abbatoir in PEC is not in the best interest of the county. Continue reading
Saskatchewan farmer concerned about agriculture labour shortage
Technology in the agriculture industry could bring in billions of dollars, but first more farmers are needed. Continue reading
Farmers look to capture carbon as warnings of climate shocks grow louder
Some Canadian farmers are making sustainable changes in their fields following dire climate change reports. Continue reading
Wild pigs an ‘ecological train wreck’ for Canada, especially in the Prairies: study
Wild pig populations are continuing to grow at rapid rates in Canada, particularly across the Prairies. The hybrid hogs can be aggressive if they have piglets or feel threatened. Continue reading
Proposed Seed Variety Use Agreement: implementing royalties for farm-saved seed
The new proposed Seed Variety Use Agreement (S.V.U.A.) is getting a mixed reaction from the agriculture industry. Continue reading
Canada’s cattle producers tightening their belts as drought diminishes pastures
Cattle producers on the Prairies are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as an ongoing drought continues to diminish pastures. Continue reading
Agriculture minister commits $6.4M for Canadian beef promotion abroad
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay says the government has committed up to $6.4 million over three years to help promote Canadian beef abroad. Continue reading
Ottawa hails new rail grain shipping rules
The federal government hopes new rail transportation rules will speed up deliveries of grain and harvest some goodwill with farmers hard-hit by a shipping bottleneck. Continue reading
U.S. says it wants more access to Canadian agriculture market
The U.S. government says it’s been pressing Canada to offer agricultural concessions in trade talks, without much success so far. Continue reading