A University of Saskatchewan researcher seeks to catagorize varieties of the saskatoon berry — a fruit historically difficult to breed due to its complex genetic makeup.
Researcher tackles tricky traits of saskatoon berry for future variety development
China’s 2025 Canadian import slump to remind visiting Carney of economic stakes
China bought fewer goods from Canada last year for the first time since 2020, according to Chinese data released on the same day as Prime Minister Mark Carney starts his China visit.
Large gap in canola ending stocks between AAFC, USDA
There’s a 760,000-tonne difference in the ending stocks for Canada’s 2025/26 canola crop respectively estimated by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the United States Department of Agriculture. Aside from that, the canola data from AAFC and the USDA remain quite similar.
UCalgary breakthrough may stop canola shatter and boost yields
New research on canola could help save farmers time and money
Reading Time: 2 minutes Research from the University of Calgary on shatter-tolerant canola could save Canadian farmers time and money.
Pulse Canada eyes home-grown push amid lagging consumption
Largest exporter of pulses in the world looking to serve more customers at home
Reading Time: 4 minutes Canadian pulse crop organizations are looking for ways to boost demand domestically, while continuing to enjoy robust export markets.
Western Grains Research Foundation commits $2.71M to new crop research projects
The Western Grains Research Foundation has committed $2.71 million to fund 15 new crop-related research projects across Western Canada.
EU-Mercosur trade pact signals limits of Trump’s hardball diplomacy in Latin America
A mega trade deal clinched between the European Union and South America’s biggest economies after a quarter-century of talks may signal the limits of the Trump administration’s pressure tactics in the region, officials and analysts said.
Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations
Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for China on Tuesday, where he will discuss trade and international security at a time when Canada faces uncertain relations with the U.S. due to a trade war and annexation threats from President Donald Trump.
Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern
Stakeholders say they hope the government will replace wheat breeder Richard Cuthbert, who has resigned effective the end of this month.
USDA, attachés differ on South American soybeans
Prior to the January supply and demand report being released by the United States Department of Agriculture, its attachés in Argentina and Brazil issued their respective reports on oilseed production for 2025/26.