Canadian Ag News

The federal government is giving farmers and ranchers the opportunity to make their operations cleaner and greener. The Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption Stream (ACT) is accepting applications, starting today (Thurs). Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says it will provide non-repayable grants between $25-thousand and $2-million so producers can buy equipment that reduces greenhouse gas emissions […]

Saskatchewan farmers needing some extra cash for this spring can access it from the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). CCGA is issuing cash advances through the Advance Payments Program (APP). APP is a federal loan program administered by CCGA. Director of Finance and APP Operations at the Canadian Canola Growers Association Dave Gallant says the interest-free […]

Negotiations between Canada and the United Kingdom on a new trade deal are going well. That’s according to the Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale, who says a new deal is needed after the U.K. separated from the European Union in 2020. “Getting good access for things like canola, beef, sweet corn […]