With many details yet to be confirmed, the House of Commons' agriculture committee started an emergency study on the impact of the cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada this week. Deputy Minister Lawrence Hanson appeared before the committee, alongside assistant deputy Alain Lagacé and associate assistant deputy Andrew Goldstein, on Tuesday, Jan. 10. As previously... Read More
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Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced this week the launch of two new AgriMarketing Program streams: Market Diversification for National Industry Associations and Market Diversification for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. A total of $75 million is earmarked for AgriMarketing Program Market Diversification streams over 5 years (2026-27 to 2030-31) to support the Canadian... Read More
At the Future of Food event held on Canada's Ag Day, federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald announced a new coalition of over 20 organizations pledging a combined $5 billion earmarked for investment and growth of Canadian agriculture and food innovation by 2030. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is leading the coalition, a milestone reflecting "a generational... Read More
Western Canada growers will have access to a new cereal seed treatment in 2026 to help control wireworm, as well as a broad range of seed- and soil-borne diseases. Equento Cereals seed treatment from Syngenta Canada is the first seed treatment to offer both contact and systemic activity on wireworms. At the heart of the... Read More
Faster drones like the new DJI T100 don’t just add speed and capacity — they change the physics of how aerial spray patterns behave, potentially unlocking more uniform coverage at speeds and scales that could make drone pesticide application far more efficient and cost effective. That’s Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness application specialist... Read More
Record-high cattle prices have producers asking a familiar question: how long can this last? After years of tight margins and sharp cycle downturns, today’s market strength feels different — but uncertainty around supply, demand, and rebuilding the cow herd is keeping many ranchers cautious. That question was front and centre in a one-on-one interview at... Read More
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency put a pause on proposed amendments to livestock traceability rules in Canada last month, following a wave of backlash by producers who take issue with the proposed changes and non-producers claiming government overreach. Now, the Canadian Cattle Association is looking to capture feedback on the proposed amendments through an online... Read More
K-Hart Industries is expanding its relationship with Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) to broaden dealer representation across key agricultural regions in Alberta and Manitoba. The Canadian manufacturer of seeding and harvesting machinery, headquartered in Winnipeg, Man, says the expansion supports its dealer growth strategy by strengthening local sales and service support in both provinces. Farmers in... Read More
Taking on the top job at a national commodity organization rarely comes with calm waters. For Andrea Brocklebank, stepping into the role of CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) means navigating federal government research cuts, traceability tensions, and unresolved questions about national unity in the beef sector —at a time when the cattle sector... Read More
Weather volatility is already setting the tone for 2026, and according to Makens Weather’s Matt Makens, how spring unfolds could make or break moisture prospects across Western Canada and large parts of the U.S. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Makens laid out a forecast marked by sharp regional contrasts, lingering... Read More