National Farmers Union

• Films about Canadian agriculture screened in Kingston, Ont.

  Depth of Field: Films about Farming is being screened across the country to help spread the word about what's facing Canadian agriculture.

  Canada

  Mar 24
  
• National Farmers Union regional coordinator says climate change goals still attainable

  While the government of Saskatchewan and the opposition say the federal emissions goals are unattainable, an NFU regional coordinator thinks we could still meet that goal.

  Environment

  Sep 12, 2023
  
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• New Brunswick agriculture industry not immune to farmer shortage

  “When our food system starts to fail, that’s when we are going to see serious problems in this country,” said David Walker, a co-owner of the Sunset Strawberry U-Pick.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2023
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• N.B. farmers call on province to drop potash aspirations

  New Brunswick has been out of the potash business since a mine outside Sussex closed in 2016. However, rising demand has led officials to inquire about new opportunities.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2022
• Fishing, agriculture sectors worried new travel rules will impact foreign workers

  The federal government recently suspended commercial flights from Mexico and the Caribbean in an effort to prevent the circulation of COVID-19 variants.

  Politics

  Feb 2, 2021
• N.B. producers say its not too late to salvage season as Higgs wavers on temporary foreign worker ban

  Agriculture groups say the ban on the temporary foreign workers may be the difference between make or break for many farms in the province.

  Health

  May 21, 2020
• How the coronavirus pandemic could change meat processing in Canada

  Some producers and industry organizations want more small meat processing plants, rather than having the vast majority of product come from two facilities.

  Canada

  May 10, 2020
• Seed royalties survey for western Canadian farmers closes next week

  An online survey is asking farmers to provide their feedback about a proposed seed royalty system; the deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 15.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2019
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• Farmers to address Supreme Court in fight against abandoned wells

  Thousands of farmers in Western Canada have been granted the right to appear before the Supreme Court of Canada to oppose a legal decision they say allows energy companies to walk away from unprofitable wells on their land.

  Crime

  Jan 18, 2018
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• Gerald Stanley pleads not guilty as hundreds rally for Colten Boushie in North Battleford, Sask.

  Gerald Stanley pleads not guilty in shooting death of Colten Boushie as hundreds rally outside of North Battleford, Sask., provincial court.

  Crime

  Aug 18, 2016