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Artificial Intelligence tools changing how agriculture industry does business

Olivia Taylor April 17, 2026

Canadian agriculture is adopting Artificial Intelligence quickly. Bayer CropScience Canada's Ashley Smith says the people using it still…

Federal government extends tax deferral for livestock producers affected by bovine tuberculosis

Adeline Aris April 17, 2026

The government is proposing to extend the income tax deferral who received compensation for livestock ordered destroyed due…

Application deadline for 2026 CABEF agriculture scholarships approaching

Olivia Taylor April 17, 2026

The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 agriculture scholarship program, with seven awards of…

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New CASA hub aims to boost farm emergency preparedness

Adeline Aris April 17, 2026

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association has launched a new hub aimed to help farmers respond to growing disaster…

National agricultural soil health strategy in the works

Adeline Aris April 17, 2026

The federal government is partnering with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada to develop a national agricultural soil…

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The Round-Up: November 14th

ruralrootscanada November 14, 2012

RRC News: — Expect big announcements this week from the Federal Agriculture department as Ag Minister…

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A pulse research scientist whose work focuses on practical solutions for producers has been named the 2026 AFSC Women in Ag Innovator.

Robyne Davidson has spent years in fields and labs working through the everyday challenges pulse crop farmers face. This year, that work got noticed.

Davidson, a pulse research scientist at Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alta., has won the 2026 Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Women in Ag Award in the Innovator category. The award recognizes women making meaningful contributions to the agriculture sector.