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Quebec farming organizations said the rising cost of land is making it harder than ever for young farmers to enter the business.Benoit Cure is the co-ordinator of ARTERRE, a program that pairs aspirin...

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced $19.5 million for an enhanced Pest Biosecurity Program.The five-year program will be delivered by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Munici...

An annual right of spring on the farm is cleaning out buildings and vehicles.With that comes an increased threat of infection caused by breathing in contaminated airborne particles from the droppings,...

Protein Industries Canada (PIC) is looking for technology leadership projects.PIC will accept new expressions of interest (EOI) for its second call for the program starting Monday.PIC CEO Bill Greuel ...

An Alberta farmer has been named the new president of the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA).Brad Boettger is a fourth-generation farmer from the Tofield/Ryley area that grows a variety of crops i...

Canada's agriculture minister has concluded a trade mission to the Indo-Pacific Region.Marie-Claude Bibeau visited Japan and Singapore hoping to expand partnerships and trade relationships in the regi...

If you're on the highway this time of year, chances are you'll be sharing it with some massive pieces of equipment. Farmers are getting ready to start the season, and as they do they'll be moving thei...

Farms and ranches that want to be a part of Open Farm Days will need to register by the end of the month to participate in this year's festivities in August. The event is a two-day celebration of Albe...

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork believes the ag industry and governments are at a crossroad on the issue of sustainability.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access speaks to Cam Dahl about how farmers are ...

A list of crop protection products that farmers need to use caution with year has been released by the Keep it Clean initiative.The Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Pulse Canada, and the Prai...