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 […]
Wheat breeder resignation raises concerns across industry
The resignation of a wheat breeder at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Swift Current Research and Development Centre is raising concerns […]
Federally mandated spending reductions putting additional strain on research
Canadian wheat growers are calling for decisive, forward-looking action to strengthen the country’s wheat breeding system following the recent departure […]
Departure of Senior AAFC Breeder Sparks Renewed Calls for Long-Term Wheat Breeding Strategy
The recent reported departure of Richard Cuthbert, a senior wheat breeder at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Swift Current Research and […]
Comfort over courage: The cost of playing it safe in agriculture
There is a quiet crisis in Canadian agriculture. It doesn’t make headlines or trigger emergency meetings, but it is real. […]
Canada’s grain gateway: Prioritizing Vancouver in times of fiscal restraint
Investing in Western Canada’s agricultural export infrastructure requires a balanced approach, but sometimes we must prioritize one solution over another […]
RealAg Radio: Wrapping up harvest, trade frustration, & the impacts of a dry summer
Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s edition of […]
Prairie harvest a mixed bag as tariff strife casts shadow over healthy crop
CALGARY – Gunter Jochum can easily tell which parts of his farm got rain and which parts the clouds passed […]
