Canada could face a labour shortage in the agriculture sector without engaging key demographics like youth and post-secondary graduates.
Employing youth in Ontario agriculture a challenge with potential
While interest in agriculture jobs is growing among young Ontarians, the sector must stay competetive
Federal agriculture committee chair Coteau says he’s eyed the ag file for years
The Toronto MP says he hopes to bring the agriculture sector’s importance to the forefront
Michael Coteau says he is excited to take on the role of Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food despite urban background.
U.S. complaints about protectionist Canadian dairy policy hypocritical, report argues
American, Canadian dairy sectors employ similar protectionist tactics says Mussell
Despite criticisms of Canadian dairy policy, the American dairy industry has many of the same protectionist tendencies Canada does, writes Al Mussell in a new policy paper.
B.C. farmers to receive increased AgriStability supports
Government sites extreme weather, trade concerns for increased funding
B.C. farmers to receive bump in AgriStability compensations due to weather concerns, international trade instability
Report details economic losses due to bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle
Report from Cornell University researchers details how much it costs to have a dairy cow infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.
VIDEO: Green Lightning and Nytro Ag win sustainability innovation award
Recipient says accepting award was a humbling experience
Nytro Ag Corp and Green Lightning recieved an innovation award at Ag in Motion 2025 for the Green Lightning Nitrogen Machine, which converts atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-usable form.
Saskatchewan agriculture minister talks trade, tariffs
Daryl Harrison on new role as Saskatchewan Ag Minister
Saskatchewan ag minister Daryl Harrison discusses trade, tariffs and agriculture at Ag in Motion 2025.
Field-by-field mapping could improve yield, productivity predictions
University of Saskatchewan researchers use field border mapping to collect data on yields, weeds
University of Saskatchewan researchers are using field border mapping to collect data on field variability, including problematic weeds, and to predict things like yields.
Ag in Motion innovation awards showcase top 2025 ag technology
Ceremony recognized new on-farm technology across five categories
The 2025 Ag in Motion Innovation Awards celebrated winners across five categories: agronomics, agtech, business solutions, environmental sustainability and equipment.
Farm groups’ response to new Trump tariffs muted
Trump repeats dairy tariff claims in justification of 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods
Farm groups’ response has been muted, thus far, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. Goods under CUSMA are expected to continue to be exempted. Trump again brought up dairy tariff claims in justification for higher tariffs.
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