Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is taking steps to fund research on agriculture's impact on the environment. According to a news release, the purpose of the research is to, "help farmers and livestock producers have a beneficial impact on the environment, while continuing to grow the economy." The announcement, made by Minister of Agriculture and... Read More
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The Government of Saskatchewan has released its findings from the trespassing survey sent out in the later part of summer. Out of the 1,601 responses, two-thirds, or 65 per cent, of the rural property owners surveyed, support consent having to be obtained in advance to access privately-owned land. “The responses show that many people see... Read More
Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has returned from his roughly two-week trip to China. The trip was to strengthen trade relations and increase market access. Lawrence MacAulay headed overseas to also attend and lead Canada’s delegation to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. There, more than 100,000 people visited the Canadian pavilion... Read More
Sources within Syngenta have confirmed with RealAgriculture the company will withdraw from pursuing commercialization of hybrid wheat in Canada and the United States. Sources added the company does not see a commercialization strategy that makes financial sense due to regulatory factors, commercialization issues and the royalty environment in both countries. In an statement sent to... Read More
The news Parliamentary secretary Jean-Claude Poissant, on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, was in Gatineau, Quebec, this week to announce funding for two projects focused on food safety and public trust in Canada's food system. Announced at the Food Safety Forum, held following the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity's Public Trust... Read More
The Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) has been around for more than four years, and this year they've added a feature to help producers cover the premium. New this year, the premium paid can be put on account – subject to interest. Ranchers then have until the expiration of their policy to pay their... Read More
Ten Saskatchewan fire departments are now equipped with grain rescue equipment that's vital to rural farming areas after G3 Canada bought and donated grain rescue tubes as part of the BeGrainSafe program. The GSI RES-Q-TUBE and a Haul-ALL auger are essential in rescuing a person who has been trapped in a grain bin, according to... Read More
A generous donation just shy of one million dollars will help both agricultural and economic development in Manitoba. Today, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced two grant programs will be developed as a result of a $900,000 donation from the estate of Alexander Cherban. $450,000 will be placed in an endowment fund with the Community Foundation... Read More
The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) recently launched its first awareness campaign dubbed, It Starts With Me. The campaign aims to change the conversation around mental health within agriculture and to showcase how everyone has a role when it comes to ending the stigma around struggling with mental health. "We each can promote change by... Read More
A familiar name in Ontario is stepping in to lead the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC). Steve McCabe has been selected by AMC's board of directors as the organization's new executive director, it was announced this week. “Our new executive director brings a unique perspective to this pivotal role,” says AMC Board Chair Richelle Andreas.... Read More