MacDonald says ag research remains a priority amid ongoing concerns over AAFC cuts
Despite ongoing concerns, Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald says research remains a priority for the government.
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Federal government commits $4M to boost Canadian beef marketing
The federal government is investing over $4 million to grow demand for Canadian beef through market…
Alberta breeder helps keeps centuries-old Shire horse tradition alive
With only about 200 Shire horses in Canada, an Alberta breeder is working to keep these…
Federal funding backs research into antibiotic alternatives for poultry
The federal government is investing nearly $900,000 in a Vancouver biotechnology company developing alternatives to antibiotics…
RRC Podcast – S2E22 – The CDC Newell Ag Summit
On this RRC podcast, we talk about the recent CDC Neweall Ag Summit, an event full…
Alberta invests $7M to expand hands-on agriculture training at Lakeland College
The Alberta government is investing more than $7 million to expand and modernize agriculture training facilities…
Rural Roots Canada featured in Broadcast Dialogue podcast
Rural Roots Canada's Craig Lester and Tim Parent were featured on the Broadcast Dialogue podcast talking…
New emergency access tool aims to get B.C. producers back on the land faster
Producers forced to leave their operations during an emergency could soon face fewer hurdles to get…
Hail Report: Damaging winds, rain, and hail impacts crops across the Prairies
Damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail ranging from pea to tennis ball size wreaked havoc across…
RRC Podcast – S2E21 – Flooding concerns in parts of the Prairies
On this RRC podcast, we talk the rainfall flooding fields from Alberta to Manitoba, with insights…
Bushel Plus rebranding as BranValt as it marks 10 years of harvest innovation
Bushel Plus is rebranding as BranValt for its 10th anniversary, reflecting its growth from a single…
Feds launch $20m food security fund as part of its National Food Security Strategy
The federal government has launched a $20 million program to help Canada's most vulnerable have access…
RRC Podcast – S2E20 – AFWA Farm Tour & the Cypress Farm and Ranch Show
From northeast to southeast Alberta, this latest RRC podcast takes you along for the ride with…
Ottawa, Nova Scotia commit $25 million to help producers recover from drought
Following an exceptional year of drought, producers in Nova Scotia will have access to funding to…
CCA, Alberta Beef Producers reach interim agreement
The CCA and ABP reached an interim participation agreement allowing Alberta producers to maintain their voice…
Competition Bureau launches review of Canada’s food supply chain amid affordability concerns
The Competition Bureau is launching an examination of the country's food supply chain as rising grocery…
Agriculture groups welcome Canada’s commitment to a National Food Security Strategy
Several agricultural groups across Canada are welcoming news of a National Food Security Strategy announced by…
Canada takes first step toward drone-based crop spraying
Ag drone operators have a clearer path to apply pesticides by drone following an interim measure…
RRC Podcast – S2E19 – Screwworms & Stampede, the Blue Book app, and Nuffield Scholarships
On this RRC podcast, wcrewworm concerns & the Calgary Stampede, the Blue Book goes mobile, and…
‘It’s a relief’: Corb Lund delivers ‘Water Not Coal’ petition to Elections Alberta
Corb Lund delivered his Water Not Coal petition with 200,000+ signatures to Elections Alberta, opposing Eastern…