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Fourteen farmer and seed advocacy organizations have written to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister asking Ottawa to abandon proposed restrictions on farmers' seed saving rights. Thousands of Canad...
Jan 13, 2026
Premier Scott Moe is set to join Prime Minister Mark Carney on a visit to China this week.Moe says they'll be meeting with Chinese officials to discuss the trading relationship between the two countri...
Jan 13, 2026
Canadian wheat growers are calling for decisive, forward-looking action to strengthen the country's wheat breeding system following the recent departure of a senior breeder from Agriculture and Agri-F...
Jan 12, 2026
The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is back for another year at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon from Tuesday through Thursday.The three-day event brings together exhibitors from across the country...
Jan 12, 2026
4-H Canada has announced the appointment of Christina Franc as its new Chief Executive Officer. Franc has over 15 years of leadership experience in national nonprofit organizations, including senior r...
Jan 09, 2026
While the focus of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China will likely focus on tariffs on canola, peas, pork, and seafood, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is hopeful beef will be part of th...
Jan 09, 2026
Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has a new member joining its ranks. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has opted to become part of the national group once again. GFO had been a member from 2018 to 2020. It ...
Jan 08, 2026
Canada's agricultural producers will be keeping a close eye on meetings coming up next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China from Jan. 13 to 17 to discuss several topics including trad...
Jan 08, 2026
Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month, also known as CALM, takes place each March and is a celebration of agriculture in classrooms across the country. Shiela Miller, Agriculture Programs Specialist wi...
Jan 07, 2026
Andrea Brocklebank will become the Canadian Cattle Association's (CCA) Chief Executive Officer in early March. Brocklebank currently serves as Executive Director for Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC...
Jan 07, 2026