Agriculture

Agriculture sector optimistic about Jones' appointment as Minister

Jones steps into the role amid increasing trade uncertainty due to tariff threats from the U.S. and China.

Ontario expands resources to prepare for 2025 wildland fire season

Human activity remains a significant cause of wildland fires.

Carney cancels proposed capital gains tax hike

The proposal would have required individuals and businesses with more than $250,000 in capital gains to pay higher taxes on those proceeds.

Farmland values keep climbing, but affordability concerns growing

Ontario farmland values increased by 3.1 percent in 2024, following a 10.7 percent jump in 2023 and a 19.4 percent spike in 2022.

Canada's Food Price Report 2024 to be released December 5

The report in 2023 highlighted growing distrust in food corporations, record food bank usage, and reduced consumer spending on groceries despite inflation.

Governments expanding mental health supports for farm workers

New mental health initiatives will be available for farm workers and their families.

Canadian milk in stores showing no signs of avian flu

The 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

Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers are welcoming recommendations to resolve systemic labour issues faced by temporary foreign workers.