Incoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program will add to the sector's already significant labour challenges, the Canadian Meat Council says.
Canadian Meat Council decries TFW changes
Industry group says ending special measures for sector is 'premature'
Opinion: Fertile ground needed in climate fight
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada is the latest nation to join a multinational group looking to advance efficient and novel fertilizers, known as the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium. It’s not a shocking development for a federal government that’s made climate policy one ofits signature initiatives. The stated goals of the group are downright ‘mom and apple pie’, […] Read more
New farm income record set in 2023, estimates suggest
Despite challenges like drought and war, Canadian farms proved resilient
Canadian farm income may have set a new record in 2023. That's according to the official 2023 and 2024
estimates released February 16 by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Carbon exemption amendments costly to farmers: PBO
Financial analysis finds carbon tax relief will be significantly lower after changes
Glacier FarmMedia – Amendments to Bill C-234 will cost Canadian farmers nearly $90 million a year, according to a report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released February 13. The PBO provides independent economic and financial analysis to Canada’s Parliament. Initially, the bill proposed to exempt fuels used in grain drying, barn and greenhouse heating from the […] Read more
Carbon exemption amendments costly to farmers: PBO
Financial analysis finds carbon tax relief will be significantly lower after changes
Amendments to Bill C-234 will cost Canadian farmers nearly $90 million a year, according to a report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released February 13.
Report sees lower Canadian food inflation through 2024
Project lead Sylvain Charlebois sees return to inflation “sweet spot” by year-end
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian food prices are expected to rise between 2.5 and 4.5 per cent in 2024, according to a new report. “It is probable that Canadians will continue to experience the strain of food inflation compounded by increasing costs of housing, energy and various other expenditures,” says Canada’s Food Price Report 2024, an […] Read more
Opinion: The dark side of data sharing
Data is a big part of our lives. It is built into the cell phone plan we pay for every month, our credit score and every part of every supply chain that brings us the things we use and consume. It can be used to spot patterns, optimize operations, save money and create better end […] Read more
Canadian food inflation to slow through 2024, report says
More certainty has brought an uptick in grocer promotions, but consumers are struggling
Canadian food prices are expected to rise between 2.5 and 4.5 per cent in 2024, according to a new report.
“It is probable that Canadians will continue to experience the strain of food inflation compounded by increasing costs of housing, energy and various other expenditures,” according to Canada’s Food Price Report 2024.
Prairie soil moisture picture growing clearer
Alberta driest; Saskatchewan variable; Manitoba mostly OK
It’s a variable soil moisture picture on the Prairies as seeding season draws nearer. The east has enough moisture — and in some cases too much. And it gets progressively drier toward the west, with portions of Alberta nearing critical condition, according to one weather watcher. Bruce Burnett, weather and markets director for the MarketsFarm […] Read more
Opinion: A nuanced take on ‘Food Freedom’
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) took a different approach last month when it marked its annual ‘Food Freedom Day’ on February 9, just one day later than last year. Ordinarily, it’s a straightforward affair where they note that by this date, the average Canadian has earned enough to pay their food […] Read more
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