I’ve heard many speakers on farm succession. Most of them have good messages; some of them are exceptionally good at creating enthusiasm, and some have useful stories that make you […] Read more
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Editorial: Putting the emphasis on family generational wealth
Farm business optimism continues to be low
Business group calls on federal and provincial minister to address barriers to farm financial health
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found in its latest monthly Agriculture Business Barometer that optimism in the agriculture sector is being weighed down by recent trade disputes, difficult […] Read more
Agriculture technology aimed at many farm levels
Large technology companies aren’t just targeting North American farms with innovations
Agriculture technology and solutions are increasingly driven by the need to solve problems in poorer and less-food-secure areas of the world. Companies developing technology are keeping both traditional farms and […] Read more
Corteva signals hit from delayed planting in Brazil, slowing China
Reuters – Corteva Inc said on Thursday demand for grains and oilseeds could be hit by a delayed soybean planting in Brazil and cooling growth in China and emerging economies, sending […] Read more
Corteva shares rise as profit beats on international markets
Reuters – Pesticide and insecticide maker Corteva Inc’s quarterly profit beat estimates as volumes and prices in its international markets rose more than expected, sending its shares up more than […] Read more
Ayr fertilizer plant the latest to get new warehouse
Farmers are becoming more efficient and retailers are investing in infrastructure to keep up
FS Partners is one of the many agriculture retailers that have built a new fertilizer warehouse to keep up with Ontario farmers. “Farmers are looking for increased service and scalability. […] Read more
Soybean stocks mean trade truce could result in little price movement
Likely further weakness in the Canadian dollar could mean export opportunities
Ontario soybean, corn and wheat yields were higher than expected on Statistics Canada’s November crop survey. Despite the larger-than-expected production, Ontario prices are slightly higher this month for all grains […] Read more
First Ontario livestock pharmacy opens
The new pharmacy will give farmers an alternative to only buying antimicrobials from a veterinarian
Farmers will now have an alternative to purchasing antibiotics from their veterinarian with the opening of the first independent agriculture pharmacy in Ontario. The GVF group of companies, which includes […] Read more
JBS shareholder Batista arrested in food sector corruption investigation
Rio de Janeiro | Reuters – Brazilian police arrested one of the controlling shareholders of meatpacker JBS SA on Friday in connection with an ongoing police inquiry into illegal campaign […] Read more
Plant breeders’ rights consultations started
The consultation phase on amendments to Plant Breeders’ Rights regulations has been launched. The consultation includes increasing Canadian investment in cereals research. “Everyone recognizes the need to invest in innovation […] Read more
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