Agriculture

Farmers getting less, and consumers paying more: APAS

Farmers and Food Price Report shows widening discrepancy.

Jun 13, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Realized farm income up, net income down

Total farm cash receipts rose 4.4 per cent from 2022.

Jun 12, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Family farms at risk from higher capital gains rates: GGC

2024 federal budget proposed several key changes to the way capital gains are taxed.

Jun 11, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Major Canadian railways continue to perform well for farmers

CN and CPKC meeting expectations says Ag Transport Coalition.

Jun 11, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee

Some senators said the bill should cover everyone who enters a livestock operation because anyone can pose a biosecurity threat.

Jun 10, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Chickpeas galore in Australia could impact Canada's yellow pea prospects

Farmers Down Under could be harvesting a massive crop based on early-season expectations.

Jun 9, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Farmers, don't spray with dirty water

Farmers urged to drop the water volume in their mixes when using hard water because cations can tie up herbicide.

Jun 9, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

More GPS guidance outages possible

A solar storm cycle with electromagnetic-energy outbursts that disrupt communication signals will peak in October.

Jun 8, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

PAMI receives five-year gov鈥檛 funding increase

Recent research at the institute involves combine auto-adjustment in canola and how to limit air seeder damage in peas.

Jun 8, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Soil should be a strategic national asset: Senate ag committee

The two-year study of Canada's soils is now complete and recognizes that while conservation efforts over recent decades have been tremendous there is still more to be done.

Jun 8, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >