Producers who weren't paid for deliveries to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. (GFI) will be paid 75 cents on the dollar for their claims the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) said today.
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Producers to be paid out 75 per cent on claims against Global Food and Ingredients
Canada, First Nations agree on unmet agricultural claims
A handful of specific agricultural benefit claims between the federal government and nine First Nations were settled on Friday.
Once fully settled, these claims—unmet promises in treaties 5, 6 and 10 territories throughout the Prairie provinces—will represent almost $1.4 billion in combined compensation to these First Nations.
Canada will defend dairy sector against New Zealand trade dispute say ministers
New Zealand on Friday triggered mandatory negotiations over longstanding dairy disagreement
The federal government says it will defend Canada's dairy sector after New Zealand escalated a long-running trade dispute over Canadian dairy market access.
How farmers can use solar power without damaging the rest of their operation
Agrivoltaics can mitigate a main criticism of solar power - that it wastes farmland
One approach to decarbonizing the agricultural sector is agrivoltaics. It involves integrating solar panels; or photovoltaics (PVs); into fields of crops, greenhouses and livestock areas, which can help farmers reduce their carbon footprint while continuing to produce food.
Speedy US corn and soy harvests strain farmers, storage capacity
Many Midwestern farmers still have grain left in storage from 2023 due to low prices
U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the largest corn and soybean crops in history at the fastest pace in years, straining their physical capabilities and their grain storage capacity. The massive influx of crops is testing growers who are already grappling with grain prices near four-year lows, stiff competition for global export sales and farm incomes that are down 23 per cent from a record high just two years ago.
Indian buyers expect no disruption in Canadian lentil, potash supplies
Indian buyers do not expect supplies of Canadian lentils and potash to be affected by the diplomatic row between New Delhi and Ottawa, trade, industry and government officials said.
Steffes Group enters Canadian farm auction scene
The Steffes Group has acquired Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers, of Tisdale, Sask., the firm announced in a press release Oct. 18.
Report finds 6.8 billion litres of milk discarded since 2012
Study says milk dumping should be illegal and calls for more transparency on how much surplus is produced and wasted
A study published in Ecological Economics said 6.8 billion litres of Canadian milk has been discarded since 2012.
New Zealand escalates dairy trade dispute with Canada
New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay said his government had notified the Canadian government and other members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement that it had triggered mandatory negotiations in the dairy dispute with Canada.
ADM accused of misconduct, lack of safety inspections after explosion hurt US worker
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co intentionally failed to test and maintain safety systems on its grain equipment for years, which contributed to an explosion that immolated a U.S. worker and put him in a coma last year, according to a lawsuit filed against the company.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
