Agriculture

Picking asparagus is back-breaking work. Scurrying down the field, knife-wielding workers stoop down to cut the dark green spears shooting out of …

A former farm labourer and manager has been awarded $434,980 in damages following a wrongful dismissal suit against his employer of 40 …

By Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos, University of Michigan and Alexis J. Handal, University of Michigan Michigan is famous for its fruit festivals. Visitors can …

Nearly 400 workers at Highline Mushrooms farms in British Columbia have joined the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 1518, marking the …

A total of 170 migrant workers at Highline Mushrooms’ four factory farms in Abbotsford, B.C., have unionized, joining the United Food and …

B.C. farmers are increasingly turning to new technology to address labour shortages and enhance food security, thanks to funding from both federal …

Ottawa is considering significant changes to its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, prompting agri-businesses to call for more streamlined processes and increased …

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science, and Technology has released a report calling for substantial reforms to Canada’s Temporary Foreign …

This May long weekend is always an eagerly anticipated event, but it also comes at a time when farmers are beginning the …

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