For many Canadian farmers, selling land can be more profitable than farming it
When 27-year-old Kaitlyn Kitzan was a kid, farmland near her parents’ farm in southeast Saskatchewan cost about $400 an acre....
Momentum matters: Canada cannot afford to let up
For the first time in a long time, it feels like Canadian agriculture is beginning to move in the right...
RealAg Radio: IEEPA tariffs struck down, launching Canadian ag, & Mexico trade mission
On today’s show, Smith is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and...
Canadian canola farmer has concerns but optimistic on new China trade deal – Stephen Vandervalk
The Canadian canola industry is welcoming the news that China will be slashing its tariff on certain canola products. The...
A polar bear plunge for Canadian crop breeding: why farmers must take the lead
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is laying off more than 660 staff. At least two major western research sites are said...
Potential, challenges seen in agriculture sector
REGINA — Canada has work to do if it is going to take advantage of the $44-billion opportunity the RBC Thought Leadership...
Juice isn’t worth the squeeze’: Farmer says rules are scaring off wheat investment
A Poplar Point farmer and Wheat Growers Association director says the resignation of a veteran federal wheat breeder is a...
Despite deal with China, Manitoba producers in no rush to ramp up canola production
If you’re driving through rural Manitoba next summer, you might not see a big increase in the number of golden...
Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern
REGINA — Stakeholders say they hope the federal government will replace wheat breeder Richard Cuthbert, who has resigned his position...
Canadian canola farmers express ‘cautious optimism’ over trade agreement with China
“It’s a huge step forward, but a little disappointing at the same time.” That’s how Stephen Vandervalk, who grows canola...