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Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend

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.
Quebec company hopes its plan to sell bananas, other exotic produce bears fruit

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.
Chinese tariffs on canola oil, meal would be disastrous for Saskatchewan: Moe

Chinese tariffs on canola oil, meal would be disastrous for Saskatchewan: Moe

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says workers at canola crushing plants in his province would be out of jobs should China move ahead with planned retaliatory tariffs on canola oil and meal.
'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

REGINA — Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems.
First Nation on Vancouver Island alarmed over fish farm firm's ship that hit a rock

First Nation on Vancouver Island alarmed over fish farm firm's ship that hit a rock

The 'Namgis First Nation on Vancouver Island says it wants a "thorough investigation" into a shipping accident involving a vessel owned by a fish farming company that required help from the Canadian Coast Guard.
Manitoba pulls U.S. booze, offers tax deferrals to businesses in wake of tariffs

Manitoba pulls U.S. booze, offers tax deferrals to businesses in wake of tariffs

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government offered tax deferrals to businesses and pulled American products from liquor stores Tuesday in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
MediPharm Labs sells facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics for $4.5M

MediPharm Labs sells facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics for $4.5M

TORONTO — MediPharm Labs Corp. has signed a deal to sell its facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics Inc. for $4.5 million in cash.
More 'Buy BC' ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat

More 'Buy BC' ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says it has been "absolutely inspirational" to see people step up across the province and Canada to support homegrown businesses in response to the tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump.
'A wake-up call': Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat

'A wake-up call': Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat

TORONTO — The Canadian agriculture industry needs to expand its international exports to hold its own against U.S. tariffs and global competitors, according to a new report from RBC.
Maple Leaf Foods reports $53.5M Q4 profit compared with $9.3M loss a year earlier

Maple Leaf Foods reports $53.5M Q4 profit compared with $9.3M loss a year earlier

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a profit of $53.5 million in its fourth quarter compared with a loss of $9.3 million a year earlier. The company says the profit amounted to 43 cents per share for the quarter ended Dec.
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