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Canada’s realized net farm income way down in 2018

By GFM Staff May 28, 2019

Stagnant farm cash receipts against significant increases in feed, fuel and interest costs have led to Canada’s biggest decline in realized net farm income in over a decade. That’s according to Statistics Canada, which on Tuesday released full-year farm income data for 2018, pegging realized net farm income for the year at $3.9 billion, down […] Read more

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Grow facilities now required up front for new cannabis producers

By GFM Staff, GFM Network News May 9, 2019

Growers and processors seeking federal licenses to produce and/or process cannabis in Canada will now have to have their proposed sites “fully built” before they even apply. Health Canada announced Wednesday that the change takes effect immediately, saying it would better line up the cannabis sector with the approach the department already follows for approvals […] Read more

A “hemp and greens morning machine” smoothie using Planet Hemp smoothie mix and hemp milk. (PlanetHempSuperfood.ca)

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Aurora Cannabis to buy up all of processor Hempco

By GFM Staff April 18, 2019

Edmonton cannabis company Aurora Cannabis is set to buy up the balance it doesn’t already own in hemp processing firm Hempco Food and Fiber. Aurora announced Tuesday it will pay $1.04 a share for the remaining shares of Vancouver-based Hempco, which makes and sells Planet Hemp hemp-based foods and Praise hemp-based supplements for dogs and […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Ontario chamber makes recommendations to boost cannabis sector

By Reuters April 18, 2019

Reuters –The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) on Thursday made several recommendations that address issues affecting the province’s booming marijuana industry, including having a common excise stamp to help cannabis makers ship their products smoothly. The industry body also recommended bolstering Health Canada, the country’s health regulator, so that it can issue licenses to facilities […] Read more

Finance Minister Bill Morneau appears at a pre-budget event March 14 at the Toronto Kiwanis Boys + Girls Clubs. (BMorneau.liberal.ca)

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Farm groups see something for everyone in federal budget

By GFM Staff, GFM Network News March 20, 2019

Response so far from farm and agribusiness organizations to Tuesday’s pre-election budget suggests the federal government has managed to find at least one line item for everyone in the ag sector. Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s budget pledges compensation for supply-managed sectors facing financial hits from international trade pacts, funding for a new federal food policy […] Read more

Canola south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Canola, Crops

Input Capital to consider company sale, merger, cannabis

By GFM Staff, GFM Network News February 27, 2019

Possible options including a sale, merger or moving into the cannabis business are now on the table for “commodity streaming” canola firm Input Capital Corp. Regina-based Input, which trades publicly on the TSX Venture Exchange, announced Wednesday its board has launched a “comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.” The review, which will […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

U.S. firm launches second hostile bid for pot producer Aphria

By Reuters January 24, 2019

Reuters — U.S. cannabis retailer Green Growth Brands said on Tuesday it would make a second all-stock takeover bid for Aphria, valuing the Canadian pot producer at about $2.35 billion. Several companies are looking to partner with or buy pot firms to explore opportunities in the Canadian cannabis sector after the country legalized recreational use […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Ontario marijuana producer Aphria’s CEO to step down

By Reuters January 12, 2019

Reuters — Canadian pot producer Aphria’s co-founder and CEO Vic Neufeld is stepping down, at a time the company is facing questions about its deals in Latin America and a recent slump in its shares. The Leamington, Ont. company also said its marijuana sales nearly doubled in the second quarter driving overall revenue to $21.7 […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Aphria says proposed hostile bid undervalues company

By Reuters December 28, 2018

Reuters — Canadian cannabis producer Aphria said on Friday Green Growth Brands’ proposed $2.8 billion all-stock hostile bid “significantly” undervalued the company. Ohio-based cannabis retailer Green Growth, which merged with Xanthic Biopharma in November, said on Thursday it would offer 1.5714 shares for each Aphria share. The company said its valuation was based on a […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

U.S. hostile play launched for Ontario pot producer Aphria

By Reuters December 27, 2018

Reuters — U.S. cannabis company Green Growth Brands said on Thursday it would make a takeover bid for Aphria Inc., valuing the Canadian pot producer at $2.8 billion. The all-stock offer comes at a time when several companies are looking to partner with or buy pot firms to explore opportunities in the Canadian cannabis sector […] Read more

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Canada’s realized net farm income way down in 2018

Grow facilities now required up front for new cannabis producers

Aurora Cannabis to buy up all of processor Hempco

Ontario chamber makes recommendations to boost cannabis sector

Farm groups see something for everyone in federal budget

Input Capital to consider company sale, merger, cannabis

U.S. firm launches second hostile bid for pot producer Aphria

Ontario marijuana producer Aphria’s CEO to step down

Aphria says proposed hostile bid undervalues company

U.S. hostile play launched for Ontario pot producer Aphria

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