The Liberal government has introduced a new omnibus bill that aims to slash bureaucratic red tape around 31 different pieces of existing federal legislation. The government says Bill S-7, officially titled the Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act, would lead to quicker approvals of agricultural inputs that are already available in other countries, while... Read More
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The federal government has opened the door to expanded pesticide application by drone in Canada, but that doesn't necessarily mean growers across the country can start spraying. With provincial certification requirements varying, understanding what is permitted and in which province remains an important consideration for farmers looking to adopt the technology. Markus Weber, president of... Read More
Construction is officially underway on the new $24 million Ontario Poultry Research Centre at Elora, Ont. The project, funded through Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO) along with financial contributions from Ontario’s four feather boards, is slated for completion by summer 2028. The development phase also received $250,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP).... Read More
Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 3.8 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). This marks a slower pace compared with the first half of 2025, which saw a 6.0 per cent increase. Over the 12 months from July... Read More
The 2025-2026 Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) program has wrapped up and its Ontario growers took the top two spots in the challenge. Supported by the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Michigan State University, Michigan Wheat Program, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and the University of Guelph, the Great Lakes YEN facilitates... Read More
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan (FFC SK) has announced Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel as the 2026 Champion. Each year, the Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion Award recognizes a recipient who has engaged consumers about agriculture and worked to build public trust in farming and food in our province and beyond. Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel is a Saskatchewan farmer,... Read More
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has announced Shannon Sereda will join the organization as assistant general manager on Oct. 26, 20206 in preparation for a leadership transition at the end of 2027. Sereda is expected to succeed Brad Dubeau as general manager, who plans to step down on December 31, 2027, following the transition period working... Read More
Canadians continue to feel positively about the country’s food system, but growing uncertainty about affordability, information, and emerging technology is putting pressure on that confidence. That’s one of the key findings from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s (CCFI) 2026 Public Trust Research, released at the organization’s Public Trust Summit in Toronto. In this interview,... Read More
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald has announced up to $158,180 over two years for the Canadian Wool Council to help strengthen the competitiveness of Canadian wool in markets at home and around the world through the creation of the Canadian Wool Value Chain Project. Matthew J. Rowe, chair of the Canadian Wool... Read More
Canadian-made ethanol is losing out on market share because of cheaper U.S. imports, and that needs to change says the Farms and Fuels Alliance. The Alliance is calling for a minimum 1.4-times credit multiplier for Canadian-made ethanol and that the changes required to make that happen be finalized before the end of 2026. In a... Read More