There's no denying the role and importance of digital integration into agriculture and agri-food, but policy direction has been more focused on innovation generally and has not treated digital adoption as a priority. Canada’s digital agriculture landscape holds promise, but adoption remains limited and inconsistent. Large farms have made gains, but many small and mixed... Read More
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Farm Credit Canada's foray into the world of generative AI tools provides a new opportunity for translating agricultural research data into practical information for farmers, says the CEO of Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). FCC launched the artificial intelligence chat platform dubbed "Root" — designed to provide quick, reliable answers to farm production and management-related... Read More
Thirty agriculture and food organizations have sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to make Canada's agriculture sector a national priority as his government establishes its agenda focused on economic growth. The groups, spanning a wide cross-section of Canadian agriculture (listed below), have united under the "Let's Grow Canada" banner to send... Read More
Are you even a farmer if you don't own approximately 37 ball caps, of which you wear maybe two? When it comes to freebies and giveaways, hats are always a popular option — they appeal to the practical side of farmers, but with a little razzledazzle of branding and that sugar-rush of getting something for... Read More
Dr. Don Flaten has been named the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award, a recognition established in 2024 to honour excellence in soil and water science across Western Canada. The award, named after the late Les Henry, celebrates individuals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to both research and its practical application in agriculture. Flaten, professor... Read More
RealAgriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) are pleased to announce a new collaboration aimed at expanding conversations and analysis around agricultural policy in Canada. Through this partnership, RealAgriculture and CAPI will deliver a series of webinars, policy briefs, and written commentary designed to engage and inform stakeholders across the agri-food value chain. CAPI,... Read More
The president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture is welcoming the Carney's government's renewed focus on policies that are also long-standing priorities in agriculture: economic development, regulatory modernization, and infrastructure investments. But he also says it's time for action. "We're encouraged by what we're hearing out of Prime Minister Carney and and his team. They... Read More
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) is rejoining the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) as a national commodity group member. The CFA board unanimously voted to welcome back the national pork producer group that represents more than 7,000 farms across nine provinces at its meeting in Winnipeg this week. "We're really pleased this finally came to... Read More
Genesis Fertilizers has found its new president and CEO. Derek Penner, former CEO of Monsanto Canada, has been hired to lead the fertilizer company that's raising funds to build a farmer-backed nitrogen fertilizer plant at Belle Plain, Saskatchewan. He replaces Jason Mann, who stepped down from the role last month. Penner has also been appointed... Read More
Western Canadian canola growers, Maizex has entered the chat. Maizex Seeds — a Canadian, farmer-owned seed brand — has announced the launch of Maizex-brand canola hybrids for farmers across Western Canada. The company says it will work with its current dealer network to position Maizex canola hybrids and will also be looking to add dealers... Read More