Farmers
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‘Definitely dissuasive’: Skyrocketing farmland prices a struggle for young farmersFarmland prices across the Prairies have grown for the past 20 years, but they took a marked jump in Saskatchewan in 2011 and have continued to see huge increases since then.CanadaAug 25
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Fire south of Saskatoon causes millions in damageOn Tuesday at around 3:35 p.m., a grass fire started just south of Saskatoon and caused upwards of $3 million in damage.FireAug 21
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Capital gains changes: Farmers say feds’ latest effort ‘doesn’t go far enough’The federal government is speeding up the rollout of the Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive while also expanding eligibility to include the sale of farming and fishing property.CanadaAug 14
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B.C. fruit growers cite ‘productive meeting’ with province after co-op collapseBC Tree Fruits, a member-owned cooperative that helps fruit growers get their product to market, abruptly closed in late July.PoliticsAug 8
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N.S. farmers say constant ‘intense’ weather is impacting their livelihoodFrom heat waves to flash floods, the constant weather changes make life extra challenging for some Nova Scotia farmers who are trying to make this their living.EnvironmentAug 2
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Okanagan growers protest against their own cooperative, demanding transparencyThe protesters are demanding more transparency and accountability from their own cooperative.CanadaMay 29
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Lack of rain means Saskatchewan producers get a head start on seedingTodd Lewis has been farming south of Gray Sask. for the last 45 years and over his time in the field, he has seen his share of dry conditions.CanadaApr 26
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Kelowna cherry farmer ‘concerned’ about city’s decision to cap local water usageKelowna's utility planning manager says data shows water consumption from the city’s non-potable water system has been the highest its ever been over the last several years.EnvironmentApr 23
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Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?Upset about high interest rates, growing paperwork and heavy regulatory burdens, protesting farmers have become a familiar sight across Quebec since December.CanadaApr 23
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EU farmers are protesting climate change regulations. Could Canadians join them?European farmers have protested higher costs, lower profits and climate change regulations for months. Could Canadian producers also blockade ports?CanadaFeb 19
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