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WEBSep. 17th, 2024 tagged agricultural trade China Global trade. Canada must prepare for a future featuring a less friendly trade environment, says a new policy note authored by two leading policy analysts. Al Mussell and Ted Bilyea, researchers at Agri-Food Economic Systems Research, said the recent action by China on Canadian canola illustrates ...
Port of Vancouver elevator strike will have 'devastating impact' on ...
WEB22 hours ago · On Sept. 21, Grain Workers Union Local 333 issued a 72-hour strike notice to terminal operators represented by the Vancouver Terminal Elevators Association (VTEA). According to a letter posted to the union's Facebook page, workers will walk off the job on Tuesday morning.
Sharing the countryside - AGCanada - AGCanada
WEB5 days ago · This description, I know, will draw at least three reactions. The first is deep, immediate anxiety – the kind that farm people get whenever land, treaties, and Indigenous peoples appear in the same sentence. This is easily the toughest rural subject to raise in a room, or in a column. The second is scepticism – the kind that comes to ...
Editor’s note: Truth and reconciliation is more than a day or slogan ...
WEB1 day ago · It’s common to see orange shirts on racks at grocery stores and supermarkets in the lead-up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The actual story behind the orange cotton T-shirts is striking in its simple, emotional symbolism. Phyllis Webstad is a member of Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation and lives in ...
Canadian cattle herd reaches lowest level since 1989
WEBFeb 23, 2024 · The Canadian cattle herd fell to its lowest level in more than thirty years this January, Statistics Canada says. “Record average producer prices… drought conditions, and tight feed supply continued to put downward pressure on the cattle sector, and producers responded by sending breeding stock to feedlots,” StatCan said. On January 1, Canadian farmers held 11.1 million cattle and calves ...
Farm growth pushes farmers to bring grain handling and
WEBJul 17, 2024 · Farm growth pushes farmers to bring grain handling and conditioning home. Consolidation and bigger yields have increased Prairie farm size, but this growth is up against the usual hurdles of limited skilled labour and uncertain harvest weather. For Paul Brisebois, getting the crop safely off the field and into the bin boils down to two words ...
Provincial associations commit funds to new facility
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia —Four organizations announced funding for the planned Global Agriculture Technology Exchange in Winnipeg Sept. 17. Alberta Grains, SaskWheat, Manitoba Crop Alliance and Grain Farmers of Ontario will contribute $13.4 million to the project known as Gate. All are members of Cereals Canada, which …
The next big AgTech ideas presented at Canada’s Farm Show
WEBJul 4, 2022 · Photo: Liam O'Connor. Farmers, ranchers, and folks who work in the agriculture industry all want the latest and greatest technology for their respective fields. At the 2022 Canada’s Farm Show in Regina, Saskatchewan, six teams competed in a 24-hour “Agtech” start-up competition. It emulates shows like …
Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian ag groups
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Livestock tax deferral, capital gains exemption praised; overall lack of investment in agriculture noted. The 2024 federal budget, released Tuesday afternoon has drawn mixed reactions from ag groups across Canada. While some have praised aspects of the plan, others have condemned the lack of attention paid to agriculture and farmers.
Alberta Crop Report: Much-needed moisture replenishes province
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia—The rains that fell onto south, central and northeastern Alberta during the week ended May 14 were a mixed blessing for growers according to the provincial government’s crop report released on May 17.. Seeding was 32.5 per cent complete for major crops in Alberta as of May 14, compared to 15.7 per cent one week earlier. While the rains hindered planting progress in the ...
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