Canadian Farmers
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High costs putting farming out of reach for young people, affecting all CanadiansThe rising cost of land is making it hard for young farmers to enter the industry, and those barriers come when a growing number of older farmers are planning to retire.CanadaMay 7, 2023
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Canada to yield more crops in 2022 as farmers recover from last year’s drought: reportStatistics Canada says Canadian farmers are on track to produce a better crop this year than they did in 2021 because of better growing conditions in Western Canada.CanadaSep 14, 2022
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Ukraine war adding massive costs for farmers – and consumers are about to feel it tooThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has helped spike the cost of living and Canadian farmers are facing massive costs to continue running their operations.CanadaMar 9, 2022
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Food prices in Canada to rise as Russia invades Ukraine, ‘Europe’s breadbasket’Prices on wheat are soaring as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a key grain exporter in Europe. Expect prices to rise beyond the bakery as a result, experts say.MoneyFeb 24, 2022
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Farm Credit Canada report shows Saskatchewan farmland increasing in valueThe Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan said rising land values is a good sign heading out of a global crisis.CanadaMar 18, 2021
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‘Incredibly destructive’: Canada’s Prairies to see devastating impact of climate changeAccording to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the country is warming, on average, about double the global rate.CanadaFeb 7, 2021
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Changes in Indian farm laws will ‘be good for Canada’ as well: expertsIndia recently introduced three farm bills that constitute a step toward greater liberalization of her agricultural market.WorldJan 21, 2021
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‘We feel hopeless’: Indo-Canadian Punjabis fear for families in Indian farmers’ protests"I'm from a family of farmers, so this entire situation is hitting very close to home," said Toronto's Parminder Singh.WorldDec 3, 2020
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‘A lot of positives’: Western farmers wrap up harvest early, look to improved pricesStatistics Canada says that on the whole, this has been a good year in agriculture for Canadian Farmers.CanadaOct 3, 2020
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Coronavirus: Feds to divert 12M kilograms of farmers’ surplus food to groups in needThe government says it's signed eight agreements worth nearly $50 million to help align the needs of food banks and other groups with what farmers can supply.CanadaAug 13, 2020
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