Unusually Large Lobsters Caught in Nova Scotia Season
Nova Scotia lobster fishers report significantly larger-than-average catches two weeks into the season. Experts weigh in on potential causes and market impacts.
Category : Agriculture
Food Prices to Rise $1,000 per Family in 2026
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts a 4-6% food price hike in 2026, adding nearly $1,000 to a family's annual grocery bill. Learn which provinces and products will be hit hardest.
Essex Tree Farm Gears Up for Busy Christmas Season
Bastien Tree Farm in Essex, Ontario, is preparing for its busiest time of year as families seek the perfect real Christmas tree. Owner Ovid Bastien shares insights into the seasonal tradition.
Glyphosate safety study retracted 25 years after publication
A pivotal study declaring glyphosate herbicide safe has been formally retracted a quarter-century later, reigniting debate over the chemical's health risks. Read the full story.
Report: Food to cost families $1,000 more in 2026
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts a 6% rise in food costs for 2026, with meat prices leading the surge. A family of four could pay nearly $1,000 extra. Learn the key drivers and how to adapt your budget.
100-Year-Old Christmas Tree Farmer Still Working
Pud Johnson, 100, continues to operate his Ottawa-area Christmas tree farm after more than 70 years. Discover his inspiring story of passion and perseverance.
Sugar Steadies on Brazil's Potential Ethanol Shift
Raw sugar futures hold steady amid a tug-of-war between rising Indian output and the prospect of Brazilian mills diverting more sugarcane to ethanol. Analysts say prices must rise to make sugar profitable again.
$2.75M Fund Backs New Calgary AgTech Hub, AgSphere
A new agricultural innovation hub, AgSphere, launches at Calgary's Stampede grounds with $2.75M from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. It connects farmers with tech, investors, and training.
Rural Councillors Reject Battery Storage System Rezoning
Ottawa's rural committee rejects rezoning farmland for a controversial battery energy storage system. Proponents cite clean energy needs, while residents fear risks. Read the full story.
$600K Damage in Barrie-Area Barn Fire
A significant barn fire near Barrie has resulted in an estimated $600,000 in damages and the loss of livestock. Get the latest details on the incident.
Cut Your Free Christmas Tree on Alberta Crown Land
Albertans can cut up to three Christmas trees for free on designated Crown land with a permit. Learn the rules, height limits, and how to get your holiday tree.
Get a Free Christmas Tree from Alberta Crown Land
Alberta residents can obtain a free permit to cut up to three Christmas trees from designated Crown land areas this holiday season. Find out how to get yours.
Dr. Edwin Chow Named Technical Service Director for Amlan APAC
Amlan International appoints Dr. Edwin Chow as Technical Service Director for Asia-Pacific to drive innovation in animal health and feed additives, leveraging his 15+ years of expertise.
Spain Deploys Police, Soldiers to Combat Swine Fever Outbreak
Spanish police and soldiers are actively tracking wild boars and reinforcing farm security to contain a dangerous swine fever outbreak. Learn about the measures being taken.
Migrant farm workers face abuse, underpayment in Canada
A major investigation reveals systemic exploitation of nearly 80,000 temporary foreign workers in Canadian agriculture, with reports of wage theft, injuries, and abuse described as 'the new slavery.'
Agribition 2025 Breaks Attendance Records in Regina
The 54th Canadian Western Agribition in Regina is projected to set new attendance records, with organizers anticipating over 145,000 visitors during the week-long agricultural showcase.
Spain reports 8 new suspected swine fever cases
Spain battles a growing swine fever outbreak with eight new suspected cases, threatening its vital pork export industry and prompting urgent containment measures.
Agtech startups secure funding at Regina agribition
Tech innovators pitched farm efficiency solutions at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, securing crucial funding for agricultural technology startups within 24 hours.
Farmers Share Life Lessons at Canadian Agribition
Canadian farmers reflect on the profound role animals play in their lives at the Western Agribition in Regina, sharing unique insights from the agricultural frontlines.
$100K Escargot Theft From French Snail Farmer
Thieves stole over $100,000 worth of escargots from a French snail farm supplying Michelin restaurants, creating holiday season shortages. Read about the investigation.
Indigenous Agriculture Successes Shared at Agribition
The Indigenous Agriculture Summit at Canadian Western Agribition showcases farming achievements including Pasqua First Nation Garden. Learn about Indigenous agricultural innovation.
Farmers Discuss Trade Troubles at Regina Agribition
Saskatchewan farmers at Agribition 2025 address critical trade bottlenecks, including rail delays at the Port of Vancouver, seeking efficiency gains for their livelihoods.
Avian Influenza Hits Three Strathroy-Caradoc Farms
Avian influenza has been confirmed on three properties in Strathroy-Caradoc. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely to contain the outbreak.
N.B. wood producers association worries about closures
New Brunswick's wood producers association expresses deep concerns about potential mill closures threatening the province's forestry sector. Learn about the economic impacts.
CFIA rejects honey bee import restrictions for mite
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirms no restrictions on honey bee imports are required to combat the deadly Varroa destructor mite, citing current biosecurity measures as effective.
Conjoined salmon twins found in Windsor research lab
Scientists at a Windsor research facility have made an extraordinary discovery of ultra-rare conjoined salmon twins. Learn about this unprecedented finding in Canadian aquatic research.
Saskatchewan Farmers Seek Crop Insurance Overhaul
Southwest Saskatchewan farmers rally at legislature for crop insurance reform after enduring nine consecutive years of devastating drought conditions. Learn about their demands.
High Coffee Prices to Persist, Says Italian Roaster
Canadian coffee lovers face continued high prices as Illycaffè predicts bean costs won't stabilize until late 2026. Get the latest on the global coffee market and what it means for your wallet.
Ontario farmers fight DND radar site on farmland
Wasaga Beach area residents oppose a DND plan to acquire 1,600 hectares of prime Ontario farmland for a new Over-the-Horizon radar system, raising food security concerns.
Volunteers Power 54th Canadian Western Agribition Event
The 54th Canadian Western Agribition thrives thanks to hundreds of volunteers across 17 committees. Discover how these community members make this major agricultural event possible.
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