Farmers can now submit applications for a 2026 cash advance through the Canadian Canola Growers Association, which administers the federal Advance Payments Program.
Applications open for 2026 Advance Payments Program: Canadian Canola Growers
India, Canada aim for trade pact by year-end, propose pulse protein ‘centre of excellence’
India and Canada will aim to conclude a free trade pact by the end of this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday during his first visit to New Delhi.
Saskatchewan premier heads to India for trade talks
Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe said a trade mission to India will focus on agriculture, potash and uranium as the province seeks trade opportunities and solid trading relationships in that market.
Protein Industries Canada funds nine food processing projects across Canada
Nine food processing companies across Canada are set to see projects funded by Protein Industries Canada.
‘Millions will die’: Foodgrains Bank faces $2.7B federal funding threat
While private donations rise, the organization warns that government cuts threaten its ability to sustain life-saving programs for millions
Reading Time: 4 minutes Foodgrains Bank warns $2.7B aid cut triggers a humanitarian crisis, risking global hunger relief and 40 per cent of its funding.
India likely to triple lentil import duty
Analysts expect tariff increase as of April 1 to protect domestic price supports
Reading Time: 3 minutes Analysts anticipate India hiking duties to 30 per cent after March 31 to bolster domestic prices on expectation of strong harvest.
Minor tweaks in AAFC supply and demand report
There were only small changes in the latest supply and demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released on Feb. 18.
Pulse Weekly: Lentil prices currently lacking direction
There’s little at the present time to guide cash prices for lentils on the Canadian Prairies, said Marcos Mosnaim of Prairie IX in Toronto.
U.S. grains: Soybeans turn higher as traders weigh China demand; wheat climbs
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean futures turned higher on Wednesday on technical buying and continued hopes of stronger Chinese demand, analysts said, with the benchmark contract heading back toward a two-month peak set last week. Wheat rose on what appeared to be fund-driven short-covering, while corn futures sagged in choppy trade. Chicago Board of […] Read more
Pulse Weekly: Low prices for edible beans worsen growth prospects
Last year’s large edible bean crop has pressured current prices in Manitoba.