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Tariff threat concerns fruit and vegetable growers
Fruit and vegetable growers brace for tariffs and urge government action
Over three days last month, Canada's greenhouse vegetable growers got a preview of what sweeping US tariffs would do to their industry, and they saw that the impact could be devastating. Canada's fruit and vegetable growers have long-known about the inadequacies in current safety net programs. In recent years, extreme ...
16h ago
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Federal Election 2025
Liberal Party releases agriculture platform
The Liberal Party of Canada said it has a plan to protect farmers, ranchers, and agrifood workers and strengthen Canada's food sector in Quebec and across Canada. The Liberals will implement a suite of policy measures to defend supply management and supply-managed sectors such as dairy, poultry, and eggs.In releasing t...
19h ago
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New round of tariffs anticipated
New US tariffs not expected to impact agriculture
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith says things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won't be targeted under Trump's new tariff plan, which is set to be announced to...
Apr 01, 2025
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Advance Payment Program
Strong start to the 2025 cash advance program
The first cash advances under the 2025 Advance Payments Program (APP) have been issued. APP is a federal loan program administered by the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). It offers Canadian farmers marketing flexibility through interest-free and low interest cash advances. CCGA provided over $310 million to ...
Apr 01, 2025
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Learning about careers in agriculture
Inspiring students at AgTech Expo
There will be an opportunity for high school students to learn more about careers in agriculture in Yorkton, Sask. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is partnering with Cornerstone Credit Union for AgTech Expo, taking place on April 2 and 3. This will be an immersive, hands-on experience exploring the ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Sustainable meat production
Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has created a sustainability framework for the country's meat processing sector. The goal of Protein PACT (People, Animals & Climate of Tomorrow) is to enhance sustainability practices across the industry, aligning with global standards while addressing issues of concern. By adapting...
Mar 28, 2025
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Tariff threat concerns fruit and vegetable growers
Fruit and vegetable growers brace for tariffs and urge government action
Over three days last month, Canada's greenhouse vegetable growers got a preview of what sweeping US tariffs would do to their industry, and they saw that the impact could be devastating. Canada's fruit and vegetable growers have long-known about the inadequacies in current safety net programs. In recent years, extreme ...
16h ago
Read More
Federal Election 2025
Liberal Party releases agriculture platform
The Liberal Party of Canada said it has a plan to protect farmers, ranchers, and agrifood workers and strengthen Canada's food sector in Quebec and across Canada. The Liberals will implement a suite of policy measures to defend supply management and supply-managed sectors such as dairy, poultry, and eggs.In releasing t...
19h ago
Read More
New round of tariffs anticipated
New US tariffs not expected to impact agriculture
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith says things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won't be targeted under Trump's new tariff plan, which is set to be announced to...
Apr 01, 2025
Read More
Advance Payment Program
Strong start to the 2025 cash advance program
The first cash advances under the 2025 Advance Payments Program (APP) have been issued. APP is a federal loan program administered by the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). It offers Canadian farmers marketing flexibility through interest-free and low interest cash advances. CCGA provided over $310 million to ...
Apr 01, 2025
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Federal Election 2025
Liberal Party releases agriculture platform
The Liberal Party of Canada said it has a plan to protect farmers, ranchers, and agrifood workers and strengthen Canada's food sector in Quebec and across Canada. The Liberals will implement a suite of policy measures to defend supply management and supply-managed sectors such as dairy, poultry, and eggs.In releasing t...
19h ago
Read More
New round of tariffs anticipated
New US tariffs not expected to impact agriculture
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith says things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won't be targeted under Trump's new tariff plan, which is set to be announced to...
Apr 01, 2025
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Learning about careers in agriculture
Inspiring students at AgTech Expo
There will be an opportunity for high school students to learn more about careers in agriculture in Yorkton, Sask. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is partnering with Cornerstone Credit Union for AgTech Expo, taking place on April 2 and 3. This will be an immersive, hands-on experience exploring the ...
Mar 31, 2025
Read More
Sustainable meat production
Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has created a sustainability framework for the country's meat processing sector. The goal of Protein PACT (People, Animals & Climate of Tomorrow) is to enhance sustainability practices across the industry, aligning with global standards while addressing issues of concern. By adapting...
Mar 28, 2025
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Tariffs on pork
U.S. pork group requests tariff exemption
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) urged the Canadian government to exempt pork from any retaliatory tariffs levied on U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump's duties on Canadian imports. This comes from a blog entry on the NPPC website. In written comments to Canada's Department of Finance, NPPC s...
Mar 28, 2025
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Addressing spent fowl fraud
Ottawa commits to addressing spent fowl fraud
Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) say they're encouraged by the recent statement from the federal government regarding the fraudulent importation of broiler meat mislabeled as spent fowl. CFC said it's a positive step toward protecting the integrity of Canada's chicken supply and safeguarding the livelihoods of Canadian ...
Mar 26, 2025
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