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In light of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week and the federal government's new funding to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, it's a good opportunity to look into how to prioritize physical safety and mental health on the farm.
- Kaitlin Berger, west editor
 
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Government of Canada invests over $1 million in Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

Ahead of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), the Government of Canada announced funding up to $1,607,291 over 3 years to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association.


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CFA applauds removal of consumer carbon price

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has released a statement in support of new prime minister Mark Carney’s removal of the consumer carbon price.


ICYMI: Canadian agriculture groups respond to imposition of Chinese tariffs

Tariffs are escalating on two fronts with the Chinese Government imposing tariffs on Canadian canola oil and meal, peas, fish, seafood and pork products.


 
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The status of hairy canola

Dwayne Hegedus, a research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Saskatoon Research and Development Centre, is developing a canola plant with trichomes, also known as hairy canola. The hairs protect the plant from flea beetles. Hegedus hopes to introduce the hairy trait into a canola-quality B. napus line. He’ll use genetic markers, so these genes can easily be tracked through future generations. » Read More...
 
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Editorial: Autonomous taxis, tractors and beyond

While agriculture is facing some considerable challenges right now – from labour issues to lost productivity – Darrell Petras, CEO of the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN), is confident these challenges can be at least partially addressed with new applications of AI. A good example is precision agriculture. Machine-learning AI can improve field mapping and ultimately lead to more precise use of inputs. » Read more...
 
 
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Saskatchewan Ag Summit

March 27, 2025 | Saskatoon, SK » Read More...