Tag Archives: Agriculture
Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute
The uncertainty at British Columbia ports persists as a union local for workers says that a tentative agreement has been reached between a union bargaining committee and employers, the latest developm...
The Canadian Press Jul 21, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Friday July 21, 2023
Cargill has partnered with TREES Consulting to develop a Gold Standard-approved methane emissions reduction practice for beef producers. This will help beef producers better understand the impact of f...
Alice McFarlane Jul 21, 2023
SARM warns of drought impact on rural communities
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) wants more to be done to address the drought crisis in the province. In a news release, SARM said it’s concerned over the severe dry c...
Alice McFarlane Jul 20, 2023
SARM sounds alarm about drought-like conditions in rural areas
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for action as dry conditions continue in the province."As of now, approximately 20 rural municipalities have notified SARM about ...
Jul 20, 2023
B.C. ports in limbo as union removes strike notice despite dispute with employers
The union representing about 7,400 port workers in B.C. withdrew plans to resume their strike this weekend as the federal government weighs its options to resolve the labour dispute that has threatene...
The Canadian Press Jul 20, 2023
New portal allows open access to Saskatchewan water data
A new portal will give agricultural producers, engineering groups, municipalities, and researchers access to information on Saskatchewan water. The Water Security Agency of Saskatchewan (WSA) has crea...
Alice McFarlane Jul 19, 2023
B.C. port workers back on strike
All eyes are on B.C. ports as workers resume strike action after their union rejected a tentative deal reached last week that temporarily ended disruptions. The International Longshore and Warehouse U...
The Canadian Press Jul 19, 2023
Merged Alberta crop groups take a new name
Two farmer-directed organizations, Alberta Barley, and the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) have a new name and logo for their merged commission. Alberta Grains will begin operating in place of the Albe...
Alice McFarlane Jul 18, 2023
Calls for reversal on grain commission test weight and foreign material changes
Two farm organizations are banding together in their opposition to a change to test weight and foreign material for most western Canadian wheat classes. The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (...
Alice McFarlane Jul 18, 2023
Drought prompts Saskatchewan to ask feds for AgriRecovery review
The effects of the drought being experienced by some Saskatchewan producers now are reaching Ottawa. On Tuesday, the provincial government announced it has asked the federal government to conduct an A...
CKOM News Jul 18, 2023
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