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U.K. suspending trade talks with Canada might backfire: Canada’s High Commissioner, Canadian Cattle Association

U.K. suspending trade talks with Canada might backfire: Canada’s High Commissioner, Canadian Cattle Association

Jan 26, 2024

The United Kingdom deciding to suspend bi-lateral trade negotiations with Canada over a handful of issues may be a tactic that could backfire, according to Canada’s High Commissioner Ralph Goodale. On Thursday, the U.K. announced the suspension of talks after…

Bi-lateral trade talks between Canada and U.K. suspended over Canadian meat, no extension to temporary measures

Bi-lateral trade talks between Canada and U.K. suspended over Canadian meat, no extension to temporary measures

Jan 25, 2024

Multiple rounds of bi-lateral trade deal talks between Canada and the United Kingdom have hit a roadblock. On Thursday, the U.K. decided to suspend negotiations with Canada ahead of the next meeting in February, after Canada decided not to extend…

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest Over $1.5 Million for FarmSafe Manitoba Project

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest Over $1.5 Million for FarmSafe Manitoba Project

Jan 24, 2024

The Canada and Manitoba governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) are investing over $1.5 million over the next five years to the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) for the FarmSafe Manitoba program to promote safe and healthy farm…

Some specialty crops may be seeded less this spring compared to others: Ag Canada Outlook

Some specialty crops may be seeded less this spring compared to others: Ag Canada Outlook

Jan 24, 2024

The seeded acreages for flax and mustard are expected to drop dramatically this spring while large acreage increases are expected for oats, chickpeas and lentils.  Meanwhile, the price of almost every grain, oilseed and specialty crop is expected to drop,…

Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

Saskatchewan Crown Land Grazing Rates Frozen for 2024

Jan 23, 2024

The Government of Saskatchewan is freezing the 2024 Crown land grazing rate at 2022 levels, as the industry continues to deal with the effects of several years of dry conditions. Producers who must reduce their stocking rates on leased Crown…