Amidst trade tensions, the Canadian organic sector has opportunities to expand into many markets but needs support and investment from the federal government to be competitive, say industry representatives.
Trade, competitiveness, investment among organic sector’s election priorities
Canadian farmers watch as U.S. aid announced
U.S. crop farmers will soon receive huge injection of government cash, and that isn’t sitting well with Canadian growers
Reading Time: 3 minutes Crop farmers in the United States will soon be receiving a huge injection of government cash, and that isn’t sitting well with Canadian growers.
Western party not on April ballot
The Maverick Party will not run candidates for the upcoming general election
Reading Time: 2 minutes There won’t be any Maverick Party candidates on federal ballots this election after Elections Canada de-registered the western-based party.
India offers US tariff cuts on farm imports, eyes trade success, government sources say
India has offered tariff cuts on imports of U.S. farm products like almonds and cranberries as a further concession to the United States, two government sources said, hoping to avert President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set for next week.
China absorbs massive Brazilian soy shipments in first quarter
Brazilian soybean traders are poised to ship record volumes in the first quarter, driven by strong demand from the world's largest importer, China, which is currently involved in a trade war with the U.S.
Canada will respond to Trump auto tariffs with its own trade actions, Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday that he would respond with unspecified trade actions if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes new auto tariffs.
Value of Canadian farmland ‘robust’ but cracks are appearing
Average prices across the country grew by nine per cent last year, although the rate of growth continues to drop year over year
Reading Time: 4 minutes Average farmland prices across Canada grew by nine per cent last year, although the rate of growth continues to drop year over year. Alberta saw a 7.1 per cent growth in 2024.
Keep kids safe on the farm
Keeping kids safe and getting them involved and interested in the farm don’t have to be mutually exclusive
Reading Time: 4 minutes Children are an important part of a farm safety plan. While many farm kids work and play on the farm, safety must be a priority.
Drought plans keep farmers a step ahead
Planning for drought management ahead of time on your farm can save headache and heartache
Reading Time: 5 minutes Does your farm have a drought plan in place? Having one before the drought hits can save producers heartache and money
Trump administration tells oil and biofuels groups to hash out new biofuel policy
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has asked oil and biofuels producers to hash out a deal on the next phase of the nation's biofuels policy to avoid the kind of political clashes that marked his first term.
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