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1 week ago | farmnewsnow.com | Alice McFarlane

When asked about increasing the competitiveness of Canadian agriculture, all parties agreed that interprovincial trade barriers and regulations should be reduced to help grow the Canadian domestic market.

2 weeks ago | farmnewsnow.com | Alice McFarlane

Hemmes said rates would have to be cut in half or more in order for the economics to pencil out. There was also discussion on whether additional regulations would help improve the situation or are there other potential solutions. Hemmes said what has been learned from history is that when you overregulate you don’t create better performance, you create more resentment.

2 weeks ago | farmnewsnow.com | Alice McFarlane

“Canada’s future food and ag sector depends on our ability to engage our youth — not just as consumers, but as informed citizens, innovators, and future leaders,” Schmidt said. “It’s an honour to lead an organization that supports both our educators and larger industry by helping students see where their food comes from and the people who make it possible.

2 weeks ago | farmnewsnow.com | Alice McFarlane

Association President Andrew Glastetter said short line railways have been recognized as playing a key role in Canada’s supply chain by ensuring safe and efficient movement of goods in the first and last segment of the freight cycle and originates one in five freight rail carloads across Canada. “In Saskatchewan, short line railways operate almost one quarter of all rail kilometers in the province,” he said.

3 weeks ago | farmnewsnow.com | Alice McFarlane

By Canola groups relieved Apr 4, 2025 | 12:13 PM President Donald Trump indicated that Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant goods, which includes Canadian-produced canola and canola products, will not presently be subject to tariffs. Canola Council of Canada (CCC) President & CEO Chris Davison said this week’s announcement from the President is welcome news to farmers and the entire Canadian canola industry.