Jessie Adams shares lessons from her PHD research on child farm safety and what must be done to create a culture of safety.
International lessons in child farm safety
Canada’s ‘Harvest for Victory’ in the Second World War
Propaganda posters celebrating farming show the legacy of Canadian agriculture during the Second World War.
Budget cuts may signal shift away from food aid says Canadian Foodgrains Bank
The 2025 budget included cuts to international aid finding, which could hurt the farmer-supported charity Canadian Foodgrains Bank
B.C. ostriches now to be culled after ruling: CFIA
Farm has been at the centre of protests since CFIA first ordered the cull of over 300 birds
Birds are now to be culled from a British Columbia ostrich operation that sought to bypass standard federal practice in on-farm outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza and has been denied an appeal at Canada’s highest court.
Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian agriculture groups
The 2025 federal budget took a step forward in recognizing agriculture’s importance but failed to address pressing challenges like labour disruptions, interswitching and precision technology, say Canadian farm groups.
Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management
The 2025 budget includes several investments relevant to the agriculture sector, including new trade corridors and financial supports for farmers
Canadian agriculture’s asks from the 2025 federal budget
a preview of the expectations and priorities of Canadian agriculture groups ahead of the 2025 federal budget, set to be revealed Nov. 4.
American agriculture groups call for full renewal of CUSMA trade deal
American food and agriculture groups are calling for a full 16-year renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico-Agreement (CUSMA).
Trade tensions boosted confidence in Canadian food system, report shows
U.S. tariff threats have boosted Canadians’ view of the nation’s food system according to the 2025 public trust report from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. Trust in Canadian farmers remains high but has been eclipsed by trust in scientists.
New opportunities for Canadian goods in Mexico
Agriculture minister’s trip to Mexico sees promotion of Canadian goods like beef and canola, with potential for more partnerships in the future
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