Farmers

• Maritime farmers hit by major drought last summer say they’re on the road to recovery

  A year after a severe drought left farms hurting across the East Coast, some Maritime growers say they’re on the road to recovery.

  Canada

  Sep 2
  
• Some Manitoba farmers attempt reseeding after storm damage

  Forecasters are predicting warm weather will last into the fall, which some farmers are hoping to take advantage of to recoup some value from their damaged fields.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
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• Ottawa aims to cut grocery bills with $3.2B food security strategy

  The multi-year plan, titled seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on international food imports and break the grip of a highly concentrated retail market.

  Consumer

  Jun 11
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• Food sovereignty on menu as farmers from across Canada gather in New Brunswick

  Farmers from across Canada are gathering in New Brunswick this week for the annual National Farmers Union convention.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2025
• ‘A spooky season’: Drought and heat reducing pumpkin yield in Canadian farms

  Drought and extreme heat are cutting into the size and supply of pumpkins that are usually carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween or frozen and canned for food.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2025
• Canada’s farmers face rising equipment costs from U.S. tariffs amid harvest

  Steel and aluminum tariffs have been raising costs for Canadian farmers, with things like tractors and the parts used to repair them have increased.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2025
• ‘Used up every drop of water’: Drought conditions wreak havoc on N.B. farmers’ crops

  When farmer Christian Michaud took a look at the corn coming out of one of his crops this week, he knew instantly he wouldn't be able to sell it at his farm stand. 

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2025
• As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

  The report cites research showing how farmers could increase profits by improving local sales since there would be fewer intermediaries taking a cut.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2025
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• Trump’s photo ‘evidence’ of South African white genocide was captured in Congo

  The photograph Trump showed Ramaphosa was a screenshot from a Reuters video shot in the Democratic Republic of Congo that was published on Feb. 3.

  Trending

  May 23, 2025
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• Southern Alberta farmers optimistic for 2025 growing season

  Although the season ahead looks promising for the agriculture industry, experts say it's too soon to tell, and have concerns surrounding snowpack in the mountains and foothills.

  Environment

  Feb 21, 2025