Agri-Stability changes designed to support farmers from tariffs, but some call for immediate support
Less than 24 hours prior to Sunday’s election call, the federal government announced changes for Agri-Stability. The changes are being framed as a way to help farmers hit by Chinese duties on canola meal, canola oil, peas and pork, as…
Canada’s Two Major Railways Still Struggling to Meet Grain Delivery Requests: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 56% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 32, representing a slight decline from the 58% order fulfillment performance seen in week 31. The railways still have been unable to fulfill more than…
Quick facts of agriculture investments in the provincial budget
The Agriculture side of the Provincial Budget includes investments to keep producers competitive and profitable, especially in international markets. $37 million has been set aside for agricultural research, including projects, and the crop and livestock research facilities. The Ag Budget…
Startup TNT-FCC partnership aims to increase investment in startup agri-food companies
A not-for-profit organization that facilitates investments in startup Canadian companies has formed a partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Jesse Wiebe, Community Develop Lead with Startup TNT, made the announcement at the Launch Pad at Canada’s Farm Show Tuesday afternoon.…
An unexpected win for Thunderstruck Ag
A winner of one of the Innovation Awards at Canada’s Farm Show was aware of being nominated but wasn’t expecting to win at all. Jeremy Matuszewki, the CEO and Founder of Thunderstruck Ag, received the Emerging Innovator Award, which recognizes,…