Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) has announced the acquisition of True North Renewable Fuel's assets. The announcement follows FCL's building a strategy of improving the environmental impact of their facilities and the transportation fuels they produce. Scott Banda, chief executive officer of FCL says they are excited about the purchase of True North's assets as it... Read More
Category: Western Canada
This week's Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio has confirmed one thing: there is some serious drought out there — especially across the southern parts of Western Canada. The severity changes pending what pocket you belong to, but even areas such as the Palliser Triangle, which is known for its dry climate, is facing extreme... Read More
The latest round of compensation payouts to dairy farmers for lost market share through international trade deals will be complete by the end of the month. This second round of the Dairy Direct Payment Program brings the total number of dairy farmers registered for compensation to 9,682. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau... Read More
Solinftec — an agricultural digitalization company that brings technology and innovation to agricultural operations around the world — is announcing it's established operations in Canada. To lead its expansion effort in Canada, Solinftec named Leonardo Carvalho as head of business development for Canadian operations, at Saskatoon, Sask. Carvalho says they are very excited to being... Read More
The Manitoba government announced its plan to start eliminating education taxes on property, including farmland, in its 2021 budget unveiled on Wednesday. The province says the education property tax burden on residential and farm properties will be reduced by 50 per cent over the next two years — 25 per cent per year in 2021... Read More
The Liberal party's national policy convention is this week, and as part of the organization's annual meeting, resolutions can be brought forward from electoral districts across the country. Kody Blois, member of parliament for Kings-Hants, acts as chair of the Rural Liberal Caucus; and as someone from Atlantic Canada's agricultural heartland, understands the region and... Read More
When we talk about trade, often times we talk about market access, tariff rate quotes, and other technical aspects. Climate change and carbon programing isn't necessarily something that always comes to mind. Ted Bilyea of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), says there are currently big unknowns surrounding trade and climate change; particularly, how we... Read More
Increased funding for business risk management programs is the main driver of a $23.1 million increase for agriculture in Saskatchewan's proposed budget. Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer tabled the province's 2021-22 budget on Tuesday, featuring a deficit of $2.6 billion and a plan to return to balanced books in 2026-27. The budget includes... Read More