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With 8.7m birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what's next
VANCOUVER — There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating waves of avian flu, leaving them to assess the toll of outbreaks spanning more than three years that saw millions of birds culled at hundreds of farms.
Apr 6, 2025 7:00 AM
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Manitoba puts up money for the agricultural sector in the face of tariffs
BRANDON, Man. — The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China.
Apr 2, 2025 2:26 PM
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Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Apr 1, 2025 3:51 PM
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P.E.I. throne speech focuses on strengthening economy in face of U.S. tariff threats
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative government delivered a throne speech Tuesday focused on the economic uncertainty, rising costs and trade instability caused by U.S. tariff threats.
Mar 25, 2025 4:12 PM
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Know GRO before you grow
Gateway Research Organization (GRO) , an applied research association based in Westlock, has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation since 1988.
Mar 25, 2025 12:53 PM
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Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs
OTTAWA — The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.
Mar 24, 2025 1:45 PM
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U.S. tariffs pose major risk for Canada's export-dependent greenhouse sector
U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods pose a big risk for the greenhouse sector, which relies heavily on exports south of the border and would suffer if importers buy less because of the trade war.
Mar 20, 2025 2:00 AM
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Prairie canola producers brace for 'devastating' 100 per cent tariffs from China
CALGARY — Canola farmers are bracing for impact as China looks to impose hefty tariffs on their industry in response to Canadian tariffs on the country's electric vehicle exports.
Mar 19, 2025 3:51 PM
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Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend
Average Canadian farmland values continued their more than 30-year streak of increases last year, but Farm Credit Canada says the rate of growth is slowing and trade disruptions could further dent them.
Mar 18, 2025 2:00 AM
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Quebec company hopes its plan to sell bananas, other exotic produce bears fruit
SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. — Thick, humid air envelopes Myriam Claude's banana tree, which bears a beautiful cluster of fruit, not yet ripe.
Mar 15, 2025 4:00 AM
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