agricultural labour Archives

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VIDEO: How to ask for a raise on the farm

By Patti Durand August 13, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute If you’re thinking of asking for a raise but know that conversations about money can be awkward — especially if the boss is mom or dad — then you’ll want to listen to this week’s episode of Awkward Ag for step-by-step advice. Click on the links below to watch more videos in the Awkward Ag […] Read more

Features

VIDEO: Trying to find work-life balance on the farm

By Patti Durand July 31, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this week’s episode of Awkward Ag, Patti Durand answers a letter signed by “Trying to Find Balance” who asks Patti what they can say to other farm team members who make them feel guilty about trying to find a work-life balance. Do you need some advice on how to have an awkward conversation with […] Read more

News

‘Less panic’ over new immigration policy

By Robert Arnason October 29, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes The federal government’s new policy on immigration will not have huge consequences for agri-food processors or farmers, say spokespeople for the Canadian Meat Council and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

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News

A third of agricultural jobs could be automated in next decade, report says

By Geralyn Wichers August 16, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes One third of agricultural jobs could be automated in the next decade according to a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada.

General, Livestock

Veterinary association calls on federal government to address workforce shortage

National testing centre is needed to onboard internationally-trained vets, CVMA says

By Geralyn Wichers March 20, 2024

Reading Time: < 1 minute An organization representing Canadian veterinarians is calling for the federal government to intervene as it faces what it calls a severe workforce shortage.

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General

Farm employee, employer’s perceptions differ on worker retention

Ag domestic labour gap will increase 15 per cent by 2030 as older workers retire: CAHRC

By Geralyn Wichers February 15, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Manual labour and long hours may be less of a deterrent to farm workers than farmers think, a new report suggests.

Daily Network News

Canadian drought conditions improve in March

PMRA renamed as Pesticides Regulatory Directorate

U.S. deputy farm secretary to meet with Mosaic amid high fertilizer prices

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