Canadian farmers favour the federal Conservatives by a large margin but there are some regional differences according to a study from the University of Calgary. Trade and market access were named top priorities for the federal election.
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Survey says Conservatives farmers’ favourite but some divisions remain
Trade and market access top-billed priority according to University of Calgary study
Higher deliveries in most grains; Canola drops back March to March
Canola drops back March to March
There were several increases in the producer deliveries major grains report for March compared to a year ago, according to Statistics Canada on April 28. However, there were notable decreases in canola and rye from March to March.
Canadians go to the polls
Trump renews ’51st state’ rhetoric as federal election approaches
Canadians are going to the polls on Monday after an election campaign in which U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and musings about annexing Canada became the central issue. Alberta rancher Bob Lowe says the Canadian economy is his top concern.
AgriStability deadline extended
The deadline for enrollment in the 2025 AgriStability program has been extended to July 31 from April 30.
Agricultural issues lack resonance needed to fit into election platforms
The issues that matter most to Canadian farmers tend to be neglected in election campaigns, but 2025 is different
It's hard to bring attention to agriculture issues in political campaigns, though this year's federal election is different, say experts.
OPINION: Canadian food self-sufficiency starts by empowering farmers
Canada's egg farmers are looking to our leaders to show their strong support for the supply managed egg sector, which delivers stability and self-sufficiency to our food system.
Brazil to export more soy to China amid trade war, Abiove says
Brazil will export more soybeans to China and more soymeal to its main clients in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia in 2025 amid the trade war between the United States and China, a director at industry group Abiove said on Thursday.
China denies Trump’s claim of trade talks between the battling nations
China has exempted some U.S.-made pharaceuticals, chemicals from tariffs say business groups
China refutes Donald Trump's claims that it is in trade talks with the U.S. China has waived tariffs on some U.S.-made pharmaceuticals, chemicals and other goods say business groups.
US farm agency withdraws proposal aimed at lowering Salmonella risks in poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a proposal aimed at reducing Salmonella risks in poultry products for U.S. consumers, the agency said on Thursday.
Chinese tariffs could mess with U.S. soybean plans
The fate of canola prices hangs in the balance as American growers decide how to react to 125 per cent tariffs imposed by China
Soybeans could be headed for a wild ride this growing season, says an analyst. Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale Inc., said the outlook ranges from “terribly bearish” to mildly bullish depending on tariffs and weather