Combine and Tractor Sales Up
Retail sales of combines in both Canada and the U.S. showed a marked increase in April this year while the market for sub-compact tractors continues to soften. The count for April 2023 from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers puts self-propelled combine…
Canada and Manitoba Announce Support for Research and Innovation Projects to Support Sustainable Growth of Agriculture Sector
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing up to $65 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support the development of agricultural knowledge and skills and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Manitoba’s…
Taiwan easing remaining BSE-era restrictions on Canadian beef
Taiwan is fully embracing Canadian beef again. The nation announced it will lift the last set of restrictions on beef from Canada over the coming weeks. President of the Canadian Cattle Association Nathan Phinney (Finney) says it’s great news. “The…
Young Child Dies in Quebec Farm Accident
Quebec provincial police say a two-year-old girl has died after falling into a grain mixer on a farm north of Montreal. They say the accident occurred Friday at a family farm aboutt 85 kilometres from the city. Sgt. Audrey-Anne Bilodeau says…
Olymel Closing Hog Barns in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Olymel says it’s cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces its hog production in Western Canada. The company says it’s closing five sow units in Alberta and one sow unit in Saskatchewan, in a move that will reduce its western…