Stacking enterprises, human resources, financial incentives, and navigating grief and loss on the farm are the topic areas for the 2026 Nuffield Canada Scholars announced this week. Scholars each receive a $20,000 scholarship to complete a self-directed research program with international travel and experiential learning thanks to Nuffield Canada and its sponsors. The four scholars... Read More
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The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is calling on the federal government to begin terminating the Canada-UK Continuity Agreement, following the tabling of legislation for the United Kingdom’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). In July 2023, when the government announced the UK’s accession, the CCA, its provincial members, and beef... Read More
Canada’s agriculture minister says his trade mission to Mexico last week was about more than promoting exports — it was about laying the foundation for more cooperation as Canada, the U.S., and Mexico prepare for the upcoming review of the North American trade agreement. “We had a good week,” says Heath MacDonald, in the interview... Read More
With the review of the Canada–U.S.–Mexico agreement looming, a large delegation representing Canada's agriculture sector spent much of last week in Mexico finding opportunities to deepen ties and boost trade. Both countries have plenty in common and face similar scenarios when it comes to reliance on the U.S. as a customer for agri-food exports. There's... Read More
A new national platform is aiming to close the gap between scientific research and daily farm decisions in the Canadian dairy sector. Launched in September by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), the Canadian Dairy Hub is a free, bilingual online resource that compiles best practices, research summaries, and decision-making tools tailored to the needs of... Read More
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) has a new CEO. Tyler Groeneveld, who previously served as chair of the organization's board of directors, has been hired as its new chief executive officer, effective Oct. 27. Groeneveld has stepped down from his role as commercial lead for North America with Corteva, after more than 31 years working for... Read More
As the Saskatchewan government begins a review of its rules around farmland ownership, it has updated its regulations to remove an exemption that allowed the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to own farmland in the province. Regulatory amendments announced this week by Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison are also intended to clarify the Farm Land... Read More
Farmers in the U.S. may soon see emergency relief from Congress as low commodity prices, high input costs, and ongoing trade uncertainty continue to squeeze farm incomes. A proposed US$13 billion aid package is under discussion, but political gridlock in Washington, including a government shutdown, has stalled its release. Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, joined... Read More
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released its September report on the sales of new agricultural equipment in Canada and the United States. While farm profitability is a major concern in 2025, managing equipment costs has been a focus for many operations. This trend has shown itself easily in the U.S., while in Canada,... Read More
One of the federal government’s main support measures to date for canola producers affected by China’s tariffs is projected to cost Ottawa — and save farmers — roughly $35 to $36 million over the next two years. The regulatory amendment raising the interest-free portion of cash advances on canola from $100,000 to $500,000 under the... Read More