The Western Grains Research Foundation has committed $2.71 million to fund 15 new crop-related research projects across Western Canada.
Western Grains Research Foundation commits $2.71M to new crop research projects
GMO food labelling review opens questions on gene editing
Canada is wrestling with how gene-editing should translate to voluntary genetically modified food labels, or whether it even should
Canada’s agricultural innovation in crisis?
Experts argue that Canada’s ability to foster agricultural innovation and technology needs drastic improvement, and it needs to happen now
Reading Time: 5 minutes Experts argue that Canada’s ability to foster agricultural innovation and technology needs drastic improvement, and it needs to happen now.
Measuring sustainable ag in Canada
The National Index on Agri-Food Performance reveals gaps in Canada’s farm sustainability data
Reading Time: 4 minutes The National Index on Agri-Food Performance indicates Canada’s farm sustainability data is fragmented and tricky to measure real progress.
Grazing ‘sweet spot’ boosts pasture performance
Timing-focused approach to pasture management touted to boost forage growth, livestock gains while also cutting farmer labour and inputs
Reading Time: 3 minutes Timing-focused approach to pasture management touted to boost forage growth, livestock gains while also cutting farmer labour and inputs
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future
How can the treaty rights of Indigenous peoples be honoured in a way that gives them a proper seat at the table when it comes to farming in Canada?
New wild pig website launches in Canada
A new website has joined the fight against invasive wild pigs in Canada, aiming to offer tools, information and resources to educate the public and offer them a way to report wild pig sightings.
Parties unitedly condemn China tariffs on Canadian canola
China’s 75.8 per cent tariffs against Canadian canola seed called ‘unjustified,’ spark calls for immediate federal response from Canada’s Liberal government
China's 75.8 per cent tariffs against Canadian canola seed called 'unjustified' spark calls for immediate federal response from Canada's Liberal government.
Keep it clean on pre-harvest chemical use
Farmers urged to toe the line on pre-harvest pesticide application and market product restrictions to avoid grain marketing headaches
Canadian farmers urged to toe the line on pre-harvest pesticide application and market product restrictions to avoid grain marketing headaches.
Governments offer aid to drought-affected Manitoba livestock producers
Manitoba and the federal governement are teaming up to support Manitoba livestock producers who are being hit hard by drought conditions.
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