Agriculture

KELOWNA, B.C. — Drones and robots will be put to work in the orchards of Kelowna this spring as part of a pilot project to promote what the equipment maker calls "precision farming." The city is collaborating with B.C.

CALGARY — The Alberta government is promising $125 million over five years to protect communities against flood and drought.

CALGARY — Ask John Wildenborg if he thinks Canadians will be paying more for steak during future barbecue seasons, and the owner of Calgary specialty butcher shop Master Meats doesn't hesitate.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is combining its meat and plant protein businesses into one as it seeks to focus the company and drive growth.

SASKATOON — Fertilizer giant Nutrien Ltd. sees promising signs of increased demand for potash in the year ahead.

SASKATOON — Fertilizer giant Nutrien Inc. says it earned US$176 million, or 35 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2023 — down from US$1.12 billion in the same period of 2022. The Saskatoon-based company, which reports in U.S.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Winery owner Rolf de Bruin was well aware of the stakes as temperatures plunged to -24 C in Lillooet, B.C., in mid-January.

The Colinton 4-H multi-club is well under way and has had a busy fall and winter. The club started in September and meets in Colinton every second Tuesday. All of our members have their beef projects well under way and gaining weight.

T&M 4-H Club is coming to you in many ways but this one is the best – the classic newspaper article! There is a lot to talk about at the start of a 4-H year starting with who I am and why I am writing this article for you.

OTTAWA — Canada's agriculture industry will have a domestic labour gap of more than 100,000 jobs by 2030, according to a new report.