Tag Archives: Agriculture
Five things to know about ostrich cull case, after court delivers blow to farmers
The cull of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm is set to begin after the Supreme Court of Canada announced it would not be hearing an appeal by the farm's owners. Here are five things to...
Nov 06, 2025
Prolonged drought stunts the renowned wild blueberry crop in the Maritimes
HALIFAX - This summer's prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on wild blueberry growers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Donald Arseneault, general manager of the NB Bluebe...
Sep 30, 2025
An Alberta farm is home to Beef, the world's tallest steer
VULCAN, ALBERTA, CANADA - It was love at first sight when Jasmine Entz locked eyes with Beef's scrawny, slimy body covered in straw that had emerged from the womb at the first slip of dawn in August 2...
Sep 27, 2025
Wall of hay bales constructed around B.C. ostriches ahead of CFIA cull
A wall of hay bales about three metres tall has been constructed at a British Columbia farm where the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is organizing the cull and disposal of about 400 ostriches after a...
Sep 23, 2025
Ostrich farmers hope for 'miracle' as CFIA moves to cull flock over avian flu
A last stand to try to save 400 ostriches from an ordered cull is unfolding along a dusty gravel road near the tiny community of Edgewood in southeastern British Columbia. Yellow tape has been strung ...
Sep 22, 2025
'There's something strange in the pumpkin fields.' Drought & heat frightening farmers
FREDERICTON - The pumpkin patches on a number of Canadian farms are starting to look a bit frightening across the country, but not in a way that makes them ready for Halloween. "It's sure been a spook...
Sep 13, 2025
'Mercy of politics': Canadian farmers weigh plans as Chinese tariff hits canola price
As Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola products continue to hamper the cash price of one of the country's most valuable crops, farming experts say producers have big decisions ahead of them. Market ana...
Sep 01, 2025
Alberta Milk launches holiday match campaign with Alberta Children’s Hospital
Alberta Milk will be matching donations up to $100,000 for children's health. The Holiday Match Campaign is in partnership with the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (ACHF). From Nov. 27 to Dec. ...
Nov 22, 2024
Alberta minister to lead Canada delegation at 33rd Tri-National Agricultural Accord
Alberta's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation will travel to the U.S. next week to further strengthen relations between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Minister RJ Sigurdson will travel to Arlington,...
Oct 19, 2024
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you
OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...
Apr 01, 2024