Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He’ll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.
Stein appointed to manage AFA
Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan
New Massey Ferguson baler, Farmall tractor unveiled at 2025 National Farm Machinery Show
Day one of the 59th National Farm Machinery Show kicked off today in Louisville, Kentucky, and farm equipment manufacturers had a number of new items to capture the attention of visitors. Hesston by Massey Ferguson launched its new double small square baler on the show floor at a media event immediately after the show doors […] Read more
Stein appointed to manage AFA
Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.
Buhler Industries going private
Winnipeg tractor and implement maker will be delisted from the TSX
Winnipeg's Buhler Industries, which makes Versatile tractors, Farm King augers, and other farm implements, will be privately owned by a Turkish firm under a proposed deal.
Canadian Beef Advisors unveil five-year national strategy
The new 2025-2030 national beef strategy includes trade challenges, sustainability and global opportunities for Canadian beef
Reading Time: 3 minutes The new 2025-2030 national beef strategy includes trade challenges, sustainability and global opportunities for Canadian beef.
Germany relaxes more foot-and-mouth restrictions, hopes disease contained
Germany is relaxing some of the restrictions imposed following a case of foot-and-mouth disease and believes measures taken to contain the outbreak are working, the country’s agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
Threats facing agriculture need a Team Canada approach
Ag leaders, business leaders, politicians descend on Ottawa for annual event
Pride in Canadian agricultural production and a "Team Canada" approach were front-and-centre at the Future of Food Conference in Ottawa.
Alberta beekeepers and their bees play crucial role
Beekeepers play a crucial role in the province, but they also face many challenges
Reading Time: 4 minutes Albertan honeybees play an important role in agriculture and economics locally, nationally and globally. Participants in a recent Living Labs seminar heard of their contributions.
Drought leaves Canadian farmers unpaid
Failure of unlicensed companies, complaint deadline, insufficient security seen as holes in farm support
Hundreds of Canadian farmers have received delayed payments for their crops or not been paid at all, as a growing number of grain-buying firms declare bankruptcy amid drought and low commodity prices, according to interviews with dozens of farmers, a government agency, and a review of bankruptcy documents.
WHO says communication with US authorities on H5N1 bird flu a ‘challenge’
A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that communication on bird flu had become challenging since President Donald Trump announced a U.S. withdrawal from the United Nations health agency.
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