The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has decided to delay new labelling requirements for bulk fertilizer that were set to take effect this summer. The agency says it has extended the compliance promotion period for bulk fertilizers from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2027 to allow for "additional time for discussion with industry on... Read More
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Geopolitical drama and policy uncertainty are once again driving volatility across commodity markets, leaving farmers to interpret fast-moving signals that don’t always tell the full story. To unpack how to navigate war-influenced markets Shaun Haney speaks with Arlan Suderman of StoneX to discuss how global conflict, biofuel policy, and trade dynamics are shaping grain and... Read More
Farmland values in Canada held steady in 2025, but the headline number masks a more complex and uneven market. Farm Credit Canada’s latest report, published March 24, shows a national average increase of 9.3 per cent, the same as last year, but regional dynamics and economic pressures are beginning to reshape buyer behaviour. To dive... Read More
Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is proposing a policy change that could expand the use of drones for pesticide application, with consultations closing Wednesday, March 25. The proposal would allow drones to apply products already registered for aerial use, provided applications follow existing label requirements, including water volumes and use conditions. Rather than... Read More
Kraft Heinz is the latest multinational food company to announce a major capital investment in processing capacity in Canada. The company unveiled plans to spend $250 million to upgrade and modernize its Mont Royal factory in Montreal on Friday. “This investment underscores our more than 120-year-old commitment to Canada and producing the foods Canadians love... Read More
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by the RealAg Issues Panel featuring Tyler McCann of CAPI, and Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAg. They talk about: Carney's first year as PM, Poilievre's latest outreach campaign, industry... Read More
I'm not sure if there's any one way to measure the success of a prime minister. If it's adding seats, gaining in public opinion polls, and traveling abroad, Prime Minister Mark Carney has had a 5-star year. But if it's getting legislation passed in parliament, taking questions in the house, or improving the average Canadian's... Read More
For decades, public agricultural research in Canada helped build the sector we know today. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s network of research centres, satellite farms and labs, along with provincial institutions and universities, underpinned much of the innovation that farmers now see as standard: canola’s development, better forage and livestock systems, improved disease and pest management,... Read More
Farm safety remains one of the most persistent and preventable risks in Canadian agriculture, and initiatives like Canadian Agricultural Safety Week aim to keep that reality front and centre for producers heading into the busy spring season. In this one-on-one interview, Abbigail Fehr with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) speaks with RealAgriculture about why... Read More
Grain Growers of Canada has announced Bruce Burrows as executive director, effective April 1, 2026. Burrows brings more than four decades of experience across transportation, infrastructure, labour policy, and association leadership, says Grain Growers of Canada. Based in Ottawa, he has built a career developing and implementing effective government relations strategies, including policy development, political... Read More