Reading Time: 2 minutes Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, will target global markets with its seeds and technologies as its grain markets are expected to shrink with other countries raising production, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said on Tuesday.
Russia targets seeds market as traditional export customers boost grains production
Federal food affordability measures, food security strategy announced
Reading Time: < 1 minute The federal government has pledged to fund several measures aimed at strengthening food security and affordability.
Bank of Canada expected to keep rates on hold on Wednesday
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its policy interest rate on hold at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday.
China says trade arrangements with Canada not aimed at third parties after U.S. tariff threat
Reading Time: < 1 minute Arrangements between China and Canada to address bilateral economic and trade issues are not targeted at any third party, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, in response to a U.S. threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canada if it finalizes a trade deal with Beijing.
Canadian GDP growth slow down expected in 2026, FCC says
Reading Time: 3 minutes Farm Credit Canada expects continued trade woes and mortgage renewals to weigh on Canada’s economic growth in 2026
Gene edited, PRRS resistant pig approved in Canada
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canada has given its stamp of approval to pigs gene edited to resist porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).
Seven research sites to close, Agriculture Agri-Food Canada confirms
Reading Time: 6 minutes Saskatchewan agricultural research centres appear to be hard hit by job losses and closures announced Jan. 22, according to initial reports filtering out.
New trade map takes shape in Davos as world adjusts to Trump tariffs
Reading Time: 3 minutes Global trade patterns are shifting in the face of tariff threats from the United States.
AAFC to cut more than 600 staff
Reading Time: < 1 minute Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to cut over 600 positions
ICE Canada Weekly: Canola premium required
Reading Time: 2 minutes In order to get Canadian farmers to plant at least the same amount of canola this spring as they did last spring, they are likely going to need a premium, said Jerry Klassen, analyst with Resilient Capital in Winnipeg.
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