Agriculture

B.C. farmers are increasingly turning to new technology to address labour shortages and enhance food security, thanks to funding from both federal and provincial governments. The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption …

Ottawa is considering significant changes to its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, prompting agri-businesses to call for more streamlined processes and increased flexibility to stay competitive. According to a new …

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science, and Technology has released a report calling for substantial reforms to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The report highlights that the …

This May long weekend is always an eagerly anticipated event, but it also comes at a time when farmers are beginning the spring planting season. That means there will be …

With the spring seeding season in full swing, SaskPower is urging Saskatchewan farmers to prioritize safety when working near power lines. During the key agricultural periods of seeding and harvest, …

The Government of Saskatchewan has officially designated March 10 to 16 as Agricultural Safety Week. The announcement comes as a reminder of the continuous need for safety in the agriculture …

Proposed changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program that will directly affect thousands of Niagara-on-the-Lake seasonal workers won’t come soon enough and don’t go far enough, says the head of …

By Ihsaan Bassier, London School of Economics and Political Science and Vimal Ranchhod, University of Cape Town Minimum wage policies are typically aimed at reducing poverty. Yet there is little …

According to the latest findings from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), Canada’s agricultural sector is facing an impending labour shortage, with over 100,000 jobs expected to remain unfilled …