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Farm group applauds tax changes in recent budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says many components of the federal budget will benefit farmers and the agri-food sector. Among the measures announced, the federation welcomed provisions that s...
2h ago Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Keith Currie said the agriculture and agri-food sectors have the potential to drive growth, strengthen food security and support communities across Canada. (ID13265249 ©Intoit Dreamstime.om)
Canola farmers, Sask. government pleased with tariff-free extension with China
A deal to keep Chinese tariffs off Canadian canola meal and pea imports is a relief for farmers in Saskatchewan. In March, the federal government crafted a plan with Beijing for levy-free trade on can...
Nov 5, 2026 Sask. Trade Minister Warren Kaeding said farmers may be able to create a better road map for next year’s growing season after the announcement on Wednesday. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for Chinese steel and aluminum. In March, after Prime M...
Nov 4, 2026 A deer leaps through a canola field as another stands nearby, in Fort St. John, B.C., on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Ministers MacDonald, Sidhu lead dual trade push in China as year-end tariff deadline looms
This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on Nov. 3, 2026. Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu are in China this week for bilateral...
Nov 4, 2026 Minister Health MacDonald meeting with Li Guoqiang, President of COFCO on Nov. 2, 2026. (CornwallHeath/X)
Farmgate milk price to increase by 2.8 per cent in 2027
This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on Nov. 2, 2026. The Canadian Dairy Commission has announced changes to the price paid to farmers for their milk, which take effect on February 1....
Nov 3, 2026 (RealAgriculture)
Monette Farms bidding window extended into November
This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on Oct. 29, 2026. Prospective buyers have been given more time to bid on the holdings of Monette Farms, as the court-supervised restructuring time...
Oct 30, 2026 Monette Farms entered creditor protection in April, owing over $900 million to secured lenders. Sworn filings show the group operated across roughly 274,000 owned acres and 218,000 leased acres in western Canada and the United States. (RealAgriculture)
Saskatchewan to adopt new approach for agricultural Crown land leases
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to roll out a new approach for the allocation of agricultural Crown land leases. According to the provincial government, the change - which takes ...
Oct 28, 2026 The ministry said its new approach will offer eligible leases of Crown land – including expired leases – as they become available rather than through a single, annual offering. (650 CKOM file photo)
ECCC proposes changes to Clean Fuel Regulations, but industry warns 1.3x multiplier for ethanol falls short
This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on Oct. 27, 2026. The Canadian government has unveiled its long-awaited draft amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations, but farm and ethanol indus...
Oct 28, 2026 (RealAgriculture)
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has joined a new national tax coalition calling for changes to Canada's tax structure. The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario leads the group, which i...
Oct 28, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 146602279 © Alf Ribeiro Dreamstime.com)
Monitoring water sources helps protect herd health
For optimum health and productivity, cattle need an adequate supply of water, and the quality of that water plays a big role. During a recent seminar hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council, indust...
Oct 27, 2026 Nutritional issues in beef cattle typically result from multiple contributing sources, which is why both water testing and feed testing are important, according to Dr. Cheryl Waldner. (farmnewsNOW file photo)
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