Dairy, egg, and poultry farmers will be compensated in this year's budget just revealed by Finance Minister, Bill Morneau. The compensation is for losses stemming from international trade agreements. The Liberal government has proposed up to $3.9 billion in "support" for supply-managed farmers. The funding follows the recent ratifications of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic... Read More
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Canadian National (CN) Railway has announced it will be investing more than $245 million in Saskatchewan, through capital expenditures, hiring more train conductors, and purchasing high horsepower locomotives. CN employs roughly 1,300 people in the province, and its railroad route covers approximately 1,937 miles. “This year, CN is investing $35 million more than last year... Read More
The countdown to the seventh annual Canadian Dairy XPO is on as the dairy industry showcase readies to open its doors at the Stratford Rotary Complex on April 3rd and 4th. Show attendance topped 16,000 in 2018 and more than 350 exhibitors representing 40 countries will set up this year to feature the latest dairy... Read More
Poor internet access and speed in rural Canada is a major hurdle for many business owners, farmers included. To address this infrastructure shortcoming, Xplornet has announced its plan to spend $500 million over the next five years to boost 5G wireless access to those who don't live in a city. “We have made unprecedented investments... Read More
Ottawa has announced up to $31 million in funding to aid in the prevention of African swine fever (ASF) ending up in Canada. The funding will be used to add twenty-four detector dog teams over a span of five years at border and customs crossings. This will bring the total amount of detector dog teams... Read More
Kubota Corporation has announced a partnership with Winnipeg-based Buhler Industries Inc to bring a new, high-horsepower series of tractors to the Canadian and American markets. “Our in-depth understanding of the realities of Canadian agriculture and the needs of our customers has always been at the core of what we do," says Bob Hickey, president of... Read More
More and more Zetor tractors are turning up on Canadian farms as the Czech tractor manufacturer grows its North American footprint. The Zetor brand traces it roots back to 1946 when the company produced its first tractor. Over the past 70 years, Zetor has built a reputation for performance and endurance at an economical price.... Read More
Who learns more from a mentorship — the mentor or the mentee? The answer may surprise you. As Deb Stark, former deputy minister of agriculture for Ontario, explains, a good mentoring relationship has value for all parties involved, but success requires communication and commitment from those involved. In this episode of Mind Your Farm Business,…Read More
The senior vice president, of ag services with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says he remains concerned about Canadian sales for the month of February. Self-propelled combines were up by 25 per cent, while two-wheel-drive tractors under 40 horse power were up by 23 per cent. “We remain concerned about some of the Canadian... Read More
The Goodyear R14T crossover tire is now available for a full range of compact tractors up to 150 horsepower. The crossover tire — a unique hybrid of different tread styles designed for any job in the field or around the farm — was launched last year by Titan International. In February, at the National Farm... Read More