Geneva | Reuters — The end of the Black Sea grain deal would not pose an immediate threat to the world market as Ukraine would still be able to export […] Read more
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Loss of Black Sea grain deal not seen as threat to global supplies, for now
Alternate routes exist but would be more expensive
Spring road bans loom across Prairies
Mid-March weight limits pending for heavy trucks
MarketsFarm — The looming spring melt across Western Canada will likely disrupt some grain and livestock movement over the next few weeks, as seasonal spring road restrictions come into effect […] Read more
High insurance premiums prevent hiring inexperienced AZ drivers
Companies are in need of drivers but can’t find, or afford, to insure drivers
The cost of insuring inexperienced AZ drivers is rising and it’s difficult to find a company willing to insure them. David Buurma, LaSalle Agri Fertilizer owner, recently asked through Facebook […] Read more
Transport challenges continue to haunt agriculture sector
Labour shortages in the rail and trucking industries remain a major hurdle for the successful movement of products
Glacier FarmMedia – Shifting trade patterns and labour shortages are challenging the agricultural transportation sector, said a panel at Canada’s Farm Show last month. Two years of pandemic restrictions, followed […] Read more
Argentina grains truck activity rebounds after strike lifted
Buenos Aires | Reuters — Argentine grains trucking activity has rebounded to near normal levels after a major strike last week, according to transport data and port sources, a relief […] Read more
Trucker vaccination mandate concerns commodity groups
Anxiety runs high as the farm sector awaits full impact
The vaccine mandate on truck drivers entering Canada has stirred a wasp nest of criticism from many sectors, not least from those who work in logistics and transport. Representatives of […] Read more
Agropur to shed bulk milk handling in Quebec, Nova Scotia
Unnamed buyers to take over Quebec milk runs
Dairy co-operative Agropur is stepping away from hauling farmers’ milk in two of the provinces where it does business. The Quebec company announced Monday it would sell its Quebec bulk […] Read more
No delays expected in fertilizer distribution
National fertilizer association doesn't expect any disruptions to deliveries
Should farmers expect delays to fertilizer deliveries heading into spring seeding? “Not if we can help it,” Fertilizer Canada CEO Garth Whyte said Thursday.”We’ve weathered all the rail system disruptions […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Prairie market stable heading into New Year
MarketsFarm — Western Canadian feed grain markets are showing some stability heading into the New Year, as buyers have generally booked coverage over the holiday season. “Everybody is just waiting […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Purchases delayed as prices steady, supplies ample
MarketsFarm — With good supplies available, don’t expect to see much movement in prices for feed wheat and barley over the next several months, according to Nelson Neumann. Neumann, senior […] Read more