Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals, Section 1.9
Pastures and yards
Pasture and yards can be used to provide cows with comfortable walking and lying surfaces. Pasture in particular has...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Grains and oilseeds are among the top earning agricultural commodities in Canada. Research and innovation are helping the sector evolve in response to challenges, opportunities and market developments, and put more money back into the...
Source: Government of Alberta
“Haying season is underway for another year in Alberta,” says Chris Panter, competitiveness and market analysis director with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. ”The past few years have been challenging for hay crops with droughts in 2021...
Source: Government of Alberta
“There are numerous buyers for annual field crops, especially for the high-volume crops, and particularly when those crops are of good quality,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government.
The traditional buyers are...
Alberta's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program is supporting the development of Canada's first advanced milk concentration plant.
DIW Buildings & Land Corporation has been conditionally approved for a tax credit of around $7.6 million through this program.
DIW Buildings & Land...
Source: Government of Alberta
Alberta is home to one of Canada’s strongest agricultural industries, and dairy production is a significant contributor. In 2023, Alberta produced close to 840 million litres of milk, which is almost 10 per cent of Canada’s...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
B.C. farmers are accessing new technology through federal and provincial government funding to grow their businesses and increase production to help strengthen food security in the province.
The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program is helping farmers...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Canadian cattle industry is one of the country’s largest industries and a major economic driver. Canadian cattle and dairy producers hold themselves to the highest standards for quality and sustainability, which is why their...
Source: FCC
With the Bank of Canada lowering its key interest rate, now is a good time for farmers, agribusiness operators and food processors to begin reviewing their financial strategies says FCC’s Manager of Economics, Krishen Rangasamy.
On June 5, the...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Diversity in field crops creates an agriculture ecosystem that is profitable and resilient to climate change. Small acreage crops, like camelina, carinata, flax, mustard and sunflower, contribute to the resiliency of Canadian crop production thanks...
