Reading Time: 6 minutes The Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia, an hour north of Halifax, seems an unlikely place to find a thriving winery making world-class wines from locally grown grapes. But Benjamin Bridge, which began as a passion project for the founders 25 years ago, has grown into a successful and innovative winery. Keltie MacNeill is the director […] Read more
People-first winery plays the long game
This Nova Scotian winery proves that focusing on the right things at the right time leads to success
Stein appointed to manage AFA
Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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.
Threats facing agriculture need a Team Canada approach
Ag leaders, business leaders, politicians descend on Ottawa for annual event
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pride in Canadian agricultural production and a "Team Canada" approach were front-and-centre at the Future of Food Conference in Ottawa.
Bird flu spurs diner chain Waffle House to add 50-cent fee per egg
Temporary hike a reponse to rising egg prices
Reading Time: < 1 minute U.S. diner chain Waffle House has added a 50-cent surcharge for every egg in a customer's order, the company said in a statement posted in its restaurants on Monday.
Launching National Farmer Crisis Line
Crisis line is available at 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701)
Reading Time: 2 minutes As farming gleans stress from a variety of sources, the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing announced on Feb. 4 that it has set up the National Farmer Wellness Network. The crisis line is available free of charge and was designed specifically for the mental health challenges faced by Canadian farmers, their families as well as […] Read more
U.S. Fertilizer group calls for tariff exemption
Canadian and American fertilizer groups oppose tariffs
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fertilizer industry representatives on both sides of the border are upset with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have recently been postponed.
U.S. tariffs on Canada delayed until March
Trudeau and Trump reach deal to postpone trade war
Reading Time: 2 minutes A looming trade war between Canada and the United States set to begin Feb. 4 will be postponed for at least another month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced via social media late Monday, Feb. 3.
Markets tumble over Trump tariffs, world leaders brace for his next moves
Reading Time: 4 minutes Global financial markets fell on Monday over tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China by U.S. President Donald Trump, while world leaders steeled themselves to respond to his next moves, with the European Union in the firing line.
December canola crush pushes higher
Canola crush exceeds 1 million tonnes
Reading Time: < 1 minute Data released by Statistics Canada on Jan. 29 showed the December crush of canola and soybeans came in higher than a year ago.
Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues
Reading Time: 2 minutes While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use them efficiently and effectively is ongoing.
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