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American counterpart to NFU supports efforts to maintain Canada's supply management
A U.S. sister organization to Canada's National Farmers Union is supporting their northern neighbours' effort to keep Canada's supply management system intact. The National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC...
Aug 05, 2025
Food inflation rises, including beef
An analysis from financial comparison platform Dollarwise says Saskatchewan has seen the fourth-highest food inflation in the country. Prices are up 3.5 per cent over the past year in the province, to...
Jul 30, 2025
Australia opens to Canadian beef for first time since 2003
Good news for cattle producers in the country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced the successful re-opening of market access for Canadian beef and beef products to Australia. The market...
Jul 30, 2025
Agriculture report for Tuesday, July 29
The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network has introduced a new project from its recent Smart Farm Competition.The Network's mandate from Innovation, Science and Economic Development C...
Jul 29, 2025
AgriStability program enhanced to better support B.C. farmers who lose crops
The provincial and federal governments have made changes to the program that provides financial support to B.C. farmers experiencing unexpected losses.The AgriStability program has been enhanced for t...
Jul 29, 2025
Battery operated grain auger introduced at Ag in Motion
The outdoor farm show Ag in Motion is known for showcasing and introducing new innovations in the agricultural industry. This year was no exception with a prototype grain auger on display. AGI is work...
Jul 25, 2025
Most of Saskatchewan crop at normal stage of development
The latest Saskatchewan crop report shows rain that fell over the weekend through wide sections of the province proved helpful. But not all benefited, according to Crops Extension Specialist with the ...
Jul 24, 2025
Manitoba farmers looking for more rain to finish the crop
Even with some rainfall over the past seven days, more precipitation will be needed in the weeks ahead. In its weekly crop report, Manitoba Agriculture reported accumulations from roughly 50 to 70 per...
Jul 24, 2025
Supreme Court won’t hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer
The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal case involving an emoji.The country's highest court dismissed an application by farmer Chris Achter to appeal a decision by the C...
Jul 24, 2025
Drought support measures announced for Manitoba livestock producers
Manitoba's livestock producers affected by drought conditions are getting some help from the federal and provincial governments. The assistance is coming from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corpor...
Jul 24, 2025