Two Manitoba groups have launched an initiative to connect livestock producers and grain producers through the Manitoba Grazing Exchange (MGE). The Manitoba Organic Alliance (MOA) and Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA) says the grazing exchange website is designed to make it easier for livestock producers to connect with grain producers who have available grazing... Read More
Category: Western Canada
Egg Farmers of Canada is announcing a contribution of approximately 3.5 million fresh eggs to food banks across the country, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Canadian food security. Food Banks Canada appealed to more than 1200 egg farmers from across Canada for more local eggs to ensure that fresh, nutritious food be made... Read More
Canadian National Railway (CN) has entered into a resolution agreement with CIFF Capital and TCI (collectively known as TCI), and has named its new president and CEO. Tracy Robinson will serve as president, CEO, and as a member of its board of directors, effective February 28, 2022. This appointment follows the previously announced retirement of... Read More
Due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID 19 case numbers and health restrictions, the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar (WCDS) advisory committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 WCDS. Based on feedback from producers and industry regarding "virtual fatigue" the committee has also decided not to hold a virtual event in 2022. The committee... Read More
Viterra has announced a multi-billion dollar deal that would significantly expand the grain company's presence in the U.S. and other parts of the world. The company says it has reached a stock purchase agreement with Japan-based Marubeni Corporation to acquire Gavilon for US$1.125 billion plus working capital. Gavilon is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and has... Read More
There are more than a dozen decisions to make before the sprayer hits the field. Are conditions right? Are the tank-mix partners correct? Do I have the right nozzles? How's my water? Should I be adding in something more? The key to making the right call for these and all the other decisions that go... Read More
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is the latest partner to join Canada’s food and agri-tech engine, Bioenterprise Canada. The CFA has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bioenterprise Canada to collaborate on "uniting and strengthening agri-food innovation" across the country. “Farmers have a true understanding of the innovation needs on the ground and we... Read More
RealAgriculture is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team member who can capture information and insight from the agriculture industry to create a variety of clear, concise, and engaging audio and video posts. That's right, we're looking for someone who is passionate about agriculture and the agri-food industry, who thrives in a fast-paced work environment,... Read More
Canada has quietly joined a coalition of countries promoting “sustainable productivity growth” in agriculture. The Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition for Food Security and Resource Conservation, known as the SPG Coalition, was first championed by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the UN Food Systems Summit in September 2021. The coalition's stated goal is to “accelerate... Read More
If ever you've been frustrated by seemingly never getting to those big jobs you'd like to work on, or you feel like all you need to do is work faster and harder to get where you want to be, Chris Croft has six strategies he'd like you to try. Croft is a management trainer and... Read More