Canadian Agriculture

• New gene technology could help Canadian canola cope with extreme weather

  Canadian researchers are developing hardier canola plants to better withstand heat and drought as a new agri-tech program helps bring climate-ready innovations to market.

  Consumer

  Jul 11
  
• COP28: Canadian ranchers to argue meat should stay on the menu

  Canadian cattle farmers will argue at COP28 that meat belongs on people's plates because it's nutritious and because the industry is reducing greenhouse gases, a spokesperson said.

  Environment

  Nov 30, 2023
  
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• Indoor agriculture has sustainable potential to feed Canada, others, year round: experts

  Experts and sector insiders say the indoor agriculture industry has the potential to feed Canadians more reliably and maybe more sustainably.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
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• Food prices in Canada to rise as Russia invades Ukraine, ‘Europe’s breadbasket’

  Prices on wheat are soaring as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a key grain exporter in Europe. Expect prices to rise beyond the bakery as a result, experts say.

  Money

  Feb 24, 2022
• Budget 2021 promises to return some proceeds of carbon price to farmers

  Todd Lewis, the president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, said he hopes the new programs will be helpful to producers.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2021
• Dalhousie University food security expert warns of COVID-19 effects on agriculture industry

  Sylvain Charlebois says the negative effects of the coronavirus on the ag industry could outlast the pandemic without federal help.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2020
• Canada’s agriculture sector near ‘tipping point’ over blockades, farming federation warns

  Canadian Federation of Agriculture represents around 200,000 farm families across the country, specifically cited shortages of propane for heating barns and feed for animals as among the top concerns, particularly for farmers in Eastern Canada.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2020
• U of S professor says small towns need to save themselves

  Prof. Ken Coates says small towns will need to find ways to attract new residents and businesses, which they'll need to reverse a troubling demographic trend.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2020
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• Dalhousie University’s new robot hopes to ease stress of the agriculture industry

  The project is being developed with cost-effective devices and image-processing systems, creating a practical tool for small and medium-sized farms. 

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2019
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• Prairie farmers not in favour of proposed royalty systems: survey

  The results have been released from a seed royalties survey from Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba agricultural producers.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2019