
Mancozeb fungicide approved for continued use
There was concern the fungicide’s registration would be cancelled

Bibeau says government committed to federal plant breeding
Seed royalty consultations stalled

Return home stalled for some foreign workers
Seasonal foreign workers face uncertain timeline to return home due to pandemic-related border crossing restrictions
Seasonal foreign workers face uncertain timeline to return home due to pandemic-related border crossing restrictions
In the spring Ontario farmers were concerned COVID-19 border closures would stymie efforts to get the much-needed foreign workers into Ontario. Now it appears the pandemic might be hindering efforts to get those same workers back home to their families. Why it matters: Smooth operation of the seasonal foreign worker program is critical to the […] Read more
Agriculture education evolves to fit modern needs
Colleges are offering shorter courses in regional settings to help fill the need for practical skills
Colleges are offering shorter courses in regional settings to help fill the need for practical skills
Post-secondary agriculture education in Ontario is diversifying to meet the labour and skill needs of the industry. Shorter, concentrated offerings are expected to help fill the need for more employees in agriculture. Why it matters: Agriculture education options for practical training have been limited, especially in the regions where potential farm workers live. Much has […] Read more
FCC identifies export, market opportunities for Canadian food
The ag lender's latest report highlights canola oil, pork, potato products, crab meat

P.E.I. seed potato growers backed for lost sales, costs
Pandemic compensation plan to take applications until mid-January

Saskatchewan gets new ag critic, returning ag minister
David Marit, Trent Wotherspoon to handle farm file

National potato harvest declines
Dry summers in Ontario, Quebec and Maritime cut into yield

Wireworms a target for first Group 30 insecticide in Canada
BASF picks up registration for two broflanilide products

World Food Program seeking billions within six months to avert famine
Pandemic may double hunger worldwide, agency says