Tag Archives: Agriculture
CFIA approves first feed ingredient to reduce methane emissions from cattle
Canada has its first methane-reducing feed additive for cattle. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved 3-Nitrooxypropanol (3NOP) as a new livestock feed ingredient aimed at reducing m...
Feb 02, 2024
Linamar finalizes purchase of Saskatchewan farm equipment manufacturer
Linamar Corporation has completed its acquisition of Bourgault Industries Ltd. as of Feb. 1. The agreement to acquire Bourgault, initially announced on Dec. 20, was worth C$640 million. Linamar buys 1...
Feb 01, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday February 1, 2024
The next wave of automation is coming to large square baling. The 2024 Case IH Baler Automation is a hands-free design that delivers high-quality bales regardless of operator experience level. Case IH...
Feb 01, 2024
Autonomous tractor kit receives funding boost
The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) is supporting agtech research and innovation projects through its 2022 Open Competition and its Beef & Pork Primary Processing Au...
Jan 31, 2024
More Saskatchewan producers eligible for livestock feed assistance
The eligibility area has expanded, and deadline extended for the 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan feed program. It’s in response to the dry conditions that impacted livestock producers through the later...
Jan 30, 2024
Agriculture Roundup for Monday, January 29, 2024
Several food industry groups are raising the alarm about a potential increase in the farm-level price of chicken in British Columbia, saying it could put pressure on businesses and consumers. Restaura...
Jan 29, 2024
Saskatchewan Cattle Producers pass resolution to increase checkoff
A resolution to increase the beef checkoff was passed at the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association (SCA) Annual General Meeting but there are still some hurdles before it can take effect. The resolutio...
Jan 29, 2024
Seven research projects focus on canola
Canola is just one of the crops that received federal and provincial funding for research. Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister ...
Jan 26, 2024
U.K. suspends trade negotiations with Canada, each accuses the other of not budging
The United Kingdom is hitting the brakes on trade talks with Canada after Ottawa decided not to extend temporary measures put in place after Brexit. London announced the pause in negotiations Thursday...
Jan 26, 2024
Resources to improve on farm safety in Manitoba
A project initiated by FarmSafe Manitoba will improve health and safety standards on Manitoba farms. The Canada and Manitoba governments are providing roughly $1.5 million over the next five years to ...
Jan 25, 2024
