Tag Archives: Agriculture
Barley varieties recommended for growers
A list of recommended varieties for barley producers has been released. The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has created the 2026-27 list so farmers can plan for the next season. The R...
Nov 26, 2025
Independent grocers federation not happy with farmers' call for cap on profits
HALIFAX - The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers says it's disappointed and surprised that a farmers lobby group is calling for caps on the profits of major grocery chains. Gary Sands, senior ...
Nov 26, 2025
Saskatchewan premier optimistic on a number of agriculture issues
Day Two of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) opened with the Breakfast in the Barns. The annual event brings together producers, industry leaders, and guests for discussions highlighting Saskatchewan'...
Nov 25, 2025
Agribition opens with the Burning of the Brand and City of Regina Proclamation
The country's largest livestock show opened its doors this morning in Regina, Sask. The kickoff to the 54th edition of the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), was the Burning of the Brand, which was le...
Nov 24, 2025
Nutrien’s decision to build U.S. export terminal made to meet potash demand
Agricultural product provider Nutrien's decision this week to build a US$1-billion potash export terminal in Longview, Washington, rather than in Canada was made to "meet rising demand for Saskatchewa...
Nov 23, 2025
Nutrien’s decision to build U.S. export terminal made to meet potash demand
Agricultural product provider Nutrien's decision this week to build a US$1-billion potash export terminal in Longview, Washington, rather than in Canada was made to "meet rising demand for Saskatchewa...
Nov 23, 2025
Ag in Motion named Business Event of the Year by Tourism Canada
Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm show is in the national spotlight. Ag in Motion, located near Langham, Sask. received the Business Event of the Year at the Canadian Tourism Awards. Rob O'C...
Nov 21, 2025
Family farmers call on Ottawa to modernize tax laws
Family farmers across Canada are calling on the federal government to modernize tax laws prohibiting them from passing properties down to their nieces and nephews. Under the Income Tax Act (ITA), a fa...
Nov 21, 2025
RM of Prince Albert zoning changes allow for use of farm stands
From the beginning of May to the end of October, rate payers in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Prince Albert will be allowed to sell produce on their property by way of food stands.That's one of the c...
Nov 21, 2025
Alberta canola farmers step up to fill positions on its board of directors
When nominations closed for the Alberta Canola Producers Commission director elections, just enough people let their names stand. All of the candidates were elected by acclamation in regions 1, 4, 7, ...
Nov 20, 2025
