Agriculture
Governments expanding mental health supports for farm workers
4 days agoNew mental health initiatives will be available for farm workers and their families.
Canadian milk in stores showing no signs of avian flu
May 24, 2024The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has teamed up with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Health Canada to monitor dairy cattle in Canada for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Ontario farmers like proposal to improve programs for migrant workers
May 23, 2024Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers are welcoming recommendations to resolve systemic labour issues faced by temporary foreign workers.
Canada victorious in dispute with U.S. over dairy import quotas
November 24, 2023The clash, centered on tariff rate quotas, marks the second panel in three years to explore American complaints that Canada unfairly favours processors over producers.
OMAFRA announces $25 million for farming technology
November 21, 2023The federal and provincial governments are investing $25 million to expand production capacity and improve energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector.
Road safety encouraged during fall harvest
October 7, 2023Ann Anger from the Essex County Federation of Agriculture reminds all drivers of road safety as the fall harvest gets underway.
Closing Markets for Friday, June 16
June 16, 2023Soybeans finish sharply higher again to end the week.
Agricultural groups push for passage of Bill C-234 to exempt grain drying from carbon tax
June 16, 2023Several agricultural groups are urging for the timely passage of the bill.