Canada and the UK have agreed to work together to streamline the regulation of veterinary medicines and vaccines.
Canada, U.K. agree to cooperate on veterinary medicine, vaccine approvals
Ukrainian grain exports curtailed by Russian attacks, union says
Ukrainian wheat exports have been curbed as Russia’s recent heavy attacks on Black Sea ports and energy facilities have forced the shutdown of some grain export terminals, Ukrainian farmers’ union UAC said on Wednesday.
WTO chair rules out reform deal at next major meeting, document shows
Countries are making progress on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) but will fall short of clinching a deal at a major meeting early next year, the ambassador leading the talks said in a confidential document.
Pulse Weekly: No upside for peas until after New Year
Prices for green and yellow peas have dropped back across the Prairies over the last week. One of the major downward drivers was the Statistics Canada production report released earlier this month, said Levon Sargsyan of Johnston’s Grain in Calgary.
Safeguards leave ‘cars for cows’ deal in peril
EU lawmakers backed tighter controls on imports of agricultural products under a potential trade agreement with the South American trade bloc Mercosur, as Brussels tries to get sceptics on board to sign the EU’s largest-ever trade accord.
Relief as new China ruling lowers EU pork tariffs
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China on Tuesday sharply reduced tariffs on European Union pork imports worth over $2 billion in the final ruling of an anti-dumping investigation seen as a response to the bloc’s duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
Public consultations open on four international trade deals
Canadians are invited to share their thoughts as the federal government negotiates trade agreements with India, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the Mercosur bloc.
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
Older farm technology may risk hacker attack
Out-of-date internet-connected systems can be a cybersecurity vulnerability on many Prairie farms, alowing hackers in
Reading Time: 4 minutes A farm’s older internet-connected control systems — in one recent case, grain dryers — can let hackers in to wreak havoc.
VIDEO: Claas Axion 9 tractors showcase comfort features
The Claas Axion 9.450 tractor was recognized with two awards at the recent Agritechnica farm show in Germany
Reading Time: 3 minutes German equipment manufacturer Claas showcased its new Axion 9 tractor series, including farmer-focused cab features, at the Agritechnica 2025 machinery show in November.