Source: Canadian Cattle Association (CCA)
The over 130,000 Canadian farmers and ranchers represented by the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Cattle Association and Grain Growers of Canada are calling on the Government of Canada to reverse its decision to administer the...
The Canadian economy faced challenges in November, with unemployment rising to 6.8%, surpassing expectations, and GDP growth slowing to 1% in Q3 2024. The Bank of Canada responded with its fifth consecutive interest rate reduction, lowering the key rate...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Background
Collection, Handling and Feeding
Chaff can be handled and collected in either of two ways. It can be collected and dropped on top of the straw swath, where it can then be baled using a...
Source: CCA
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is extremely disappointed by President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting a 25% tariff on all products imported into the United States from Canada, to take effect on February 1. We will be working with...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) emphasizes the importance of safeguarding animals from extreme temperatures, particularly during transportation in winter. Everyone involved in handling, transporting, or receiving animals must comply with legal obligations to ensure animals are not subjected...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle, Appendix C
The basis of a cow–calf enterprise is a healthy cow with a healthy nursing calf. Knowing when and how to help...
To maintain the quality of harvested canola, immediate conditioning and consistent monitoring are essential. Conditioning cools the seed, evens out temperatures within the bin, and removes moisture that can lead to spoilage. Even dry canola releases moisture through natural...
January 27, 2025, marks the opening of applications for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP), a federal initiative announced by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Backed by $13.5 million in funding, the program aims...
Source: FCC
As we start the new year amid new challenges, including slowing population growth and potential trade barriers, here are our top charts to help make sense of the economic environment for the agriculture and agri-food sector, from producers...
Source: OMAFRA
The Ontario government is increasing annual funding for its Risk Management Program (RMP) from $150 million to $250 million to enhance support for farmers and the province’s $51 billion agri-food sector. The $100 million increase will support farmers...