Parliament Hill, in Ottawa – Ontario, Canada. Photo: Ulysse Pixel

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

federal government proposed several months ago to increase the compensation rate from 80 to 90 per cent and double the maximum payment from $3 million to $6 million

federal government proposed several months ago to increase the compensation rate from 80 to 90 per cent and double the maximum payment from $3 million to $6 million




Emily Owen (left) and Katherine Hepp (right) at Second Harvest’s booth at Agriculture in Motion on July 16, 2025. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Second Harvest redirecting surplus food to those in need

Organization expanded out of Ontario during the pandemic, seeing more need than ever

Second Harvest, billed as Canada's largest food rescuer, was on hand at Ag in Motion in Langham, Saskatchewan, from July 15 to 17 to connect with farmers and raise awareness of their presence on the Prairies.



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Advance payment changes called for

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture policy summit examined several topics the industry is dealing with right now, including trade, and saw a major commodity group rejoin the organization

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture policy summit examined several topics the industry is dealing with right now, including trade, and saw a major commodity group rejoin the organization