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New smartphone-based AI tool will strengthen grain quality data
A group of companies are working together to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into the palms of farmers' hands and further strengthen Canada's grain quality system.Protein Industries Canada announce...
Jun 04, 2025
Listen: Making water testing more accessible to livestock producers in Saskatchewan
Quality water is important for a successful livestock operation.Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist Corissa Wilcox says monitoring and testing during dry condi...
Jun 04, 2025
FCC Capital announces $2 billion investment into ag and food innovation
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has committed to advance agtech innovation in Canada's agriculture and food industry. The $2 billion by 2030 will come from the organization's new investment arm, FCC Capital,...
Jun 03, 2025
Canadian Agri-Food industry speaks out on proposed trade legislation
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is urging Members of Parliament and Senators to reject a bill that would handcuff Canada's trade negotiators and undermine Canada's trade policy. Bill C-2...
Jun 03, 2025
Director nominations open for Saskatchewan crop commissions
Five Saskatchewan crop commissions are looking for farmers to serve on each of their board of directors. The nomination period for director positions with Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (S...
Jun 02, 2025
Millions of bees escape from semi rollover near B.C.-American border Friday
ALDERGROVE - An area near the U.S.-Canada border is buzzing with activity today (May 30) after a semi-truck carrying 250 million bees rolled over in Whatcom County, Washington, less than 20 kilometres...
May 31, 2025
Genomics and AI Programs to strengthen Canada’s agrifood sector
Protein Industries Canada announced an additional $15 million in funding to advance genomics and AI technologies bringing new tools to plant-breeders, farmers, ingredient processors and food manufactu...
May 30, 2025
Listen: Programs for decommissioning wells
Decommissioning a well involves properly sealing and filling it to prevent the vertical movement of water, protect groundwater resources, and ensure safety, particularly for farm operations. Saskatche...
May 30, 2025
Fraser Valley farmers get help recycling ag plastics
A pilot project will allow some British Columbia farmers to recycle bale wrap and silage plastics. Cleanfarms, the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), and the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food...
May 30, 2025
Cereals Canada provides updates on the Prairie crop
Cereals Canada has launched its Growing Season Progress Report.Cereals Canada works with provincial departments of agriculture in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba throughout the growing season to g...
May 29, 2025