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Okanagan wineries laud 'banner season' amid climate risks

Okanagan wineries laud 'banner season' amid climate risks

From deep freeze to bumper crop: Okanagan winemakers see best season in years as researchers aim to learn more about heat impacts on vines and how soil additives could help
Supreme Court won't hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer

Supreme Court won't hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal case involving an emoji. The country's highest court dismissed an application by farmer Chris Achter to appeal a decision by the Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan, Ottawa to boost farming program in response to trade issues and drought

Saskatchewan, Ottawa to boost farming program in response to trade issues and drought

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government and Ottawa say they're providing additional support to a farm income stabilization program in response to trade issues and dry conditions.
From scattered sunlight to dozy bees, smoky days challenge Canada's food growers

From scattered sunlight to dozy bees, smoky days challenge Canada's food growers

The smoky air that has become an all-too-common feature of Canadian summers poses yet another challenge for agricultural producers already contending with chronic drought in some areas and excess moisture in others.
Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits

Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits

EDMONTON — Alberta animal farmers are pleased but anxious for updates after the provincial government paused new limits on annual on-farm slaughter sales.
'Everything is dying': Prairie farmers, crops struggling with yearly droughts

'Everything is dying': Prairie farmers, crops struggling with yearly droughts

REGINA — It's the ninth year in a row Quinton Jacksteit's farm has experienced drought.
27,000 chickens killed in British Columbia fire that destroyed two barns

27,000 chickens killed in British Columbia fire that destroyed two barns

TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A fire at a farm in the Township of Langley, B.C., has destroyed two large barns, killing thousands of chickens.
Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

OTTAWA — A Bloc Québécois bill to take Canada's supply management system off the table in future trade negotiations has passed swiftly through Parliament, with little opposition.
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols.
As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia farmers who are struggling to break even could benefit from selling more produce in local markets, says a new study released Thursday.