Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian Wheat Research Coalition says review of the wheat breeding innovation system will make sure research meets farmer needs.
Review coming for Canadian wheat breeding
New Quebec ag minister named in shuffle
Reading Time: < 1 minute Farmers in Quebec get a new representative at the provincial cabinet table as Premier Francois Legault names Donald Martel the new minister of agriculture, replacing Andre Lamontagne.
Agrichemicals firm Corteva explores splitting seed and pesticide units, WSJ reports
Reading Time: < 1 minute U.S. agrichemicals company Corteva is exploring a breakup that would separate its seed and pesticide businesses into two separate companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Separating its crop-seed unit from its pesticide business could help shield its seeds from any potential future liabilities associated with its pest […] Read more
Quebec pork company calls for transparency around gene-edited pigs
Reading Time: 2 minutes Quebec-based pork company duBreton is calling for transparency around meats from gene-edited pigs on concerns that a lack of mandatory labelling will confuse consumers, and dilute certification claims. The organic sector is also calling for labelling rules.
Dekalb’s blast from the past
Reading Time: < 1 minute Bayer celebrated the brand’s greatest seed hits at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Canada had constructive talks with China over canola dispute, Ottawa says
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian officials had constructive talks with their Chinese counterparts about Beijing’s tariffs on canola during a recent visit, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said in a statement on Friday.
Grain Growers call for Port of Vancouver to be included in federal major projects
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is calling on the federal government and the Major Projects Office to designate the Port of Vancouver and its connecting rail infrastructure as a project of national significance. The first list of projects being considered was released Sept. 11.
Ag tech success potential improved with farmer connections
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ag tech company success is more likely when they connect with farmers to pilot test their potential products.
Crop input costs to rise in 2026: FCC
Reading Time: 2 minutes Crop input costs are expected to rise in 2026, while crop prices are expected to come down, according to Farm Credit Canada’s analysis.
Improving calf health, fighting pesticide resistance highlighted at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Reading Time: 2 minutes New strides in agricultural innovation including improving calf health, fighting pesticide resistance were the featured topic at the University of Guelph Feeding The Future discussion at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.
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