Wet, soggy spring leaves New Brunswick farmers frustrated
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
According to Environment Canada weather records, it has been a record-breaking spring for rainfall in some areas of New Brunswick. Continue reading
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Agri-tourism growing in Saskatchewan
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
April and Darryl Anderson opened Alive Sky Lodge and BINcredible as a way to showcase agriculture. Continue reading
‘Look up and live’: SaskPower kicks off farm safety campaign
There were 312 incidents of farm equipment coming into contact with power lines during 2018, SaskPower said, resulting in three deaths. Continue reading
Survey shows decrease in canola production for 2019
Saskatchewan farmers have started the planting season under a cloud of uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict with China over canola. Continue reading
Ag in the City a hit with Saskatoon residents
The event showcased all things agricultural by way of roughly 50 exhibits and activities for all ages. Continue reading
Farmers call for strong political response to expanding trade obstacles for Canada
Canola farmers whose livelihoods have been targeted by China in its feud with Canada say it’s time for the federal government to be aggressive at the political level in its fight against a growing number of agricultural trade barriers around the world. Continue reading
3rd Canadian canola exporter received quality complaint from China: Bibeau
A third Canadian canola exporter has received a non-compliance notice from China over quality concerns, the federal agriculture minister said Tuesday, the latest development in an escalating feud with the Asian country. Continue reading
Canola exporting concerns leading topic at SARM convention
Canola exporting concern among the leading topics at the 114th annual SARM convention in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Agriculture minister in Vernon to announce extension of government farm insurance program
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A joint federal and provincial insurance program called AgriStability helps to compensate farmers if they face large financial losses. Continue reading
Manitoba man dies on farm after clothing caught in grain auger
Virden RCMP say a 63-year-old man has died after his clothing got caught in machinery on a southern Manitoba farm. Continue reading