Professor: End Food Tax to Lower Grocery Bills
A food policy expert argues eliminating GST/HST on all food is a simple, fair way to fight inflation. Learn how shrinkflation quietly makes more groceries taxable.
Category : Agriculture
B.C. mink farmers drop legal challenge of provincial ban
Mink farmers in British Columbia have abandoned their four-year legal battle against the province's farming ban, citing prohibitive costs. The decision marks a pivotal end to the contentious fight.
Nova Scotia Updates Aquaculture Regulations
Nova Scotia has announced updated aquaculture regulations designed to support sustainable industry growth. Learn about the key changes and their expected impact.
High Beef Prices Persist in Canada as Experts Cite 'Waiting Game'
Canadians continue to face high beef prices even as cattle numbers grow. A University of Guelph expert explains the complex factors behind the delay in grocery store relief.
High Beef Prices Persist as Canadian Cattle Numbers Regrow
Canadians face a 'waiting game' for lower beef prices as cattle herds slowly recover from drought. A University of Guelph expert explains the market factors keeping costs elevated.
Alberta's New Wetland Policy: Farmers Win, Conservationists Worry
Alberta's updated wetland policy exempts low-impact farming on temporary wetlands, welcomed by agricultural groups but criticized by the Alberta Wilderness Association. New rules take effect in 2025.
Plant Forward on the Prairies coming to Saskatoon in 2026
Canada's flagship plant-based food innovation conference, Plant Forward, is coming to Saskatoon in September 2026. The event will highlight the Prairies' role as a global leader in sustainable agriculture and ingredient production.
Calgary's Sultech Goes Global with Fertilizer Tech
Crossfield-based Sultech Global Innovation is taking its patented micronized sulphur fertilizer worldwide, signing deals from Canada to the UAE. Discover how this Alberta-born technology is boosting crop yields.
B.C. Farmer Pleads for Federal Aid as Floods Kill Tens of Thousands of Birds
Fraser Valley farmer Corry Spitter narrowly avoided poultry loss as floods inundate Sumas Prairie. Six B.C. farms report livestock deaths, with tens of thousands of birds lost. Read the urgent call for federal support.
Canada's Food Inflation Climbs to 4.7% in November
Food inflation in Canada surged to 4.7% in November, the highest in nearly two years. Expert analysis points to structural problems, not greedflation, as the root cause. Learn what's driving the cost-of-living crisis.
Barn destroyed by fire in Middle Musquodoboit
A barn in Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, was completely destroyed in a fire on December 15, 2025. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Cargill Regina canola plant opening delayed to 2026
Cargill's major canola processing plant in West Regina is now slated for a 2026 opening, despite construction passing the halfway mark. Get the latest details on the project's progress and timeline.
Regina's Major Biofuel Project Paused Indefinitely by FCL
Federated Co-operatives Ltd. has paused its planned canola crush plant and renewable diesel facility in Regina, impacting billions in expected economic activity. Learn the details and implications.
Regina Canola Plant Construction Halfway Complete
Construction on Cargill's new canola processing facility in Regina is now 50% complete. The project remains on schedule for a 2025 opening, boosting Saskatchewan's agri-processing sector.
Cargill breaks ground on new Regina canola crush facility
Construction begins on Cargill's new canola processing plant in Regina, a major investment in Saskatchewan's agricultural sector set to boost local economy and processing capacity.
Canadian farmers set crop records despite droughts and floods
Canadian agriculture is overcoming severe droughts and floods to produce record-breaking crop yields. Discover the innovative strategies and resilient practices driving this success.
Lumpy Skin Disease Triggers French Farmer Anger
French farmers are protesting over lumpy skin disease, a viral cattle illness causing economic strain. Learn about the symptoms, spread, and the agricultural crisis.
Spain probes five labs in swine fever outbreak investigation
Spanish authorities are investigating five laboratories as part of a major probe into the source of a recent swine fever outbreak. Get the latest details on this developing agricultural crisis.
Food Prices to Rise 4-6% in 2026, Costing Families $1,000 More
Canada's Food Price Report 2026 forecasts a 4-6% increase, costing a family of four $17,571. Expert analysis reveals a structural, long-term affordability crisis driven by a 'missing middle' in food manufacturing.
Manitoba cattle herd shrinks while beef prices rise
Manitoba's cattle population is declining as ranchers like Jonathan Vaags respond to high costs and market pressures, leading to higher beef prices for consumers. Explore the factors behind this agricultural shift.
Financial Help for N.B. Blueberry Producers After Wildfires
New Brunswick announces financial assistance for blueberry producers who lost access to land during the 2025 wildfires. Learn about the support program and eligibility details.
Spain probes lab leak link to swine fever outbreak
Spanish authorities are investigating a potential laboratory leak as the source of a recent swine fever outbreak. Health officials confirm all possibilities are being examined.
Canadian Butchers Under Pressure from High Beef Prices
Canadian butcher shops face intense pressure as beef prices remain high due to historically low cattle herd numbers across the country. Learn the causes and impacts.
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.
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.
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