Tag Archives: Agriculture
Labour Minister takes steps to end B.C. port workers strike
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan is stepping in to the 12-day-old strike that has shut down all B.C. ports, including Vancouver, the busiest port in Canada. O’Regan said in a stateme...
The Canadian Press Jul 12, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Wray Ranch is being recognized for its efforts to advance environmentally sustainable cattle production. Doug and Linda Wray and Tim and Joanne Wray from Irricana, Alta., were presented with the 2...
Alice McFarlane Jul 12, 2023
The federal government releases details on the fifth compensation payment for dairy producers
New information has been released on the fifth compensation payment for dairy producers under the Dairy Direct Payment Program (DDPP). This compensation of up to $1.2 billion over six years will accou...
Alice McFarlane Jul 11, 2023
B.C. port workers strike forces Nutrien to reduce potash production
Nutrien Ltd. said it has curtailed production at its Cory potash mine due the port workers strike in Vancouver and warned if the work stoppage continues it could affect its other potash mines in Saska...
The Canadian Press Jul 11, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, July 10, 2023
A new report is highlighting the significance of potatoes to Alberta's economy. The Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) said the sector is experiencing strong growth. PGA Chair James Bareman said he was p...
Alice McFarlane Jul 10, 2023
Cumberland House Cree Nation Expands Food and Medicine Forest
A Food and Medicine Forest in Northeast Saskatchewan is seeding very good results. Cumberland House Cree Nation and Cumberland Wood Products are announcing the expansion of their Food and Medicine For...
Nigel Maxwell Jul 08, 2023
Cumberland House Cree Nation Expands Food and Medicine Forest
A food and medicine forest in Northeast Saskatchewan is seeding very good results.Cumberland House Cree Nation and Cumberland Wood Products have confirmed expansion of their Food and Medicine Forest P...
Jul 08, 2023
The 2023 inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Seven of Canada's most accomplished agricultural champions will be recognized this fall. The 2023 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame include Garnet Altwasser, John Bragg, Rory Franc...
Alice McFarlane Jul 07, 2023
Feds funding new state-of-the-art biorefinery for forest sector in Carrot River
The federal government is allocating $10 million to set up a state-of-the-art biorefinery in Carrot River to help the forest sector become more efficient and reduce emissions.The funding is part of th...
Jul 07, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Friday July 7, 2023
Fertilizer Canada has joined a growing list of organizations putting pressure on the federal government to take immediate action to end the work stoppage at the West Coast ports. President and CEO of ...
Alice McFarlane Jul 07, 2023
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