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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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 agriculture is overcoming severe droughts and floods to produce record-breaking crop yields. Discover the innovative strategies and resilient practices driving this success.
French farmers are protesting over lumpy skin disease, a viral cattle illness causing economic strain. Learn about the symptoms, spread, and the agricultural crisis.
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.
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'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.
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.
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 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.
Nova Scotia lobster fishers report significantly larger-than-average catches two weeks into the season. Experts weigh in on potential causes and market impacts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.