The Ecuadorian flag flies. PHOTO: YAMIL SALINAS MARTÍNEZ/CREATIVE COMMONS

Canadian government sees agriculture win in free trade agreement with Ecuador

Access for key agriculture exports gained, but not at the cost of supply management

Canada's new free trade deal with Ecuador will provide preferential treatment for Canada's key agriculture exports, such as grains and oilseeds, cereals, meat, pulse crops, processed foods and "sugar-containing" products but won't allow additional access to Canada for for supply-managed products such as dairy, poultry and eggs.

Aaron Stein Photo: Supplied

Stein appointed to manage AFA

Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.


Buhler Industries’ Versatile Nemesis 235 tractor. (Versatile-ag.com)

Buhler Industries going private

Winnipeg tractor and implement maker will be delisted from the TSX

Winnipeg's Buhler Industries, which makes Versatile tractors, Farm King augers, and other farm implements, will be privately owned by a Turkish firm under a proposed deal.










Ag in Motion, which attracted about 11,000 visitors in its first year, drew about 31,000 in 2023.

Ag in Motion turns 10

Western Canada’s outdoor farm expo, running July 16-18 this year, continues to build on early success

Glacier FarmMedia — Ag in Motion is celebrating its 10th year. Building the show into the event it is today has taken years of careful planning. “I felt like this was a once in a lifetime opportunity, to start something from scratch. It was very attractive to do that,” says Rob O’Connor, the show’s director […] Read more