Ottawa announces $1B fund to strengthen Canada’s food distribution network
Ottawa has announced the $1 billion Food-Link Fund, which it says will strengthen competition in the…
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Alberta referendum debate could bring labour, investment uncertainty for agriculture: analyst
Alberta’s ag sector could feel the effects of the referendum debate through labour availability, investment decisions…
Ottawa rejects call to reverse closures of agricultural research facilities
The federal government is moving ahead with the closure of seven agricultural research facilities despite a…
Alberta to ease Water Act rules for farmers, cut red tape on wetland management
Alberta is making it easier for farmers to manage water on their own land, saying the…
CFA raises concerns over trade war escalation between Canada, U.S.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says it's concerned about the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade talks, worried…
Canadian agriculture mourns the sudden passing of Senator Todd Lewis
Canada's agriculture sector is mourning the sudden passing of Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis,"a towering figure for…
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…
‘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…
North American agri-food groups urge renewal of CUSMA ahead of 2026 review
Nearly 160 ag groups in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are urging a renewal of CUSMA,…
Canadian mushroom growers warn U.S. duties could threaten jobs, raise food costs
Canadian mushroom growers warn new U.S. duties could raise food prices, threaten jobs and create wider…
Tara Sawyer tapped to take over as Alberta’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation
Tara Sawyer, who represents the riding of Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, has been sworn in as Alberta's new…
The 2026 Census of Agriculture is underway
Statistics Canada says collection for the 2026 Census of Agriculture and the 2026 Census of Population…
RRC Podcast Ep. 4 – Aug 4 – Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson
Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on some…
Agricultural Groups Urge Action from Re-Elected Liberal Minority Government
With the federal election in the rearview mirror, agricultural groups across the country are letting the…
China Slaps Retaliatory Tariffs on Canadian Canola, Other Products
China has slapped retaliatory tariffs on Canadian canola and other agricultural products in response to trade…
“Future Proof Your Farm” at Crossroads Crop Conference 2025
The Crossroads Crop Conference, a premier event for Western Canada’s agricultural community, returns January 28-29, 2025…
Alberta Canola Celebrates Policy Wins in Land Use and Transportation for 2024
Alberta Canola is highlighting two significant policy and lobbying successes that promise long-term benefits for the…
Trump Tariff Threat has Canada’s Agriculture Industry on Edge
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada has the…
Historic Water-Sharing Agreements Spearhead Alberta Drought Response
The largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta's 118-year history are now in place ahead of a potentially severe drought this…
Alberta Establishes New Agriculture Research Organization in Lacombe
The Western Crop Innovations will carry on the legacy of the Field Crop Development Centre as…