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Canadian Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in September 2026. What It Says About Farmer Confidence Friday, October 16, 2026 Canadian farmers appear to be taking a measured approach to equipment purchases in 2026, as new machinery sales continued to weaken through September. According to the latest monthly "Flash Report" from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), total tractor sales in Canada... Read this article online
Women-Led Agriculture Businesses Get a Boost Friday, October 16, 2026 The Government of Canada is providing an additional $628,501 to Agricultrices du Québec to support women entrepreneurs in the agricultural and forestry sectors through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES). The funding will help women access business training, mentorship,... Read this article online
Mahindra and Clean Seed Unveil Zero-Till Seeding Solution Friday, October 16, 2026 Mahindra & Mahindra has begun commercial production and supply of the MaxSeeder, a precision zero-till, multi-crop seeding machine developed under license from Canadian company Clean Seed Technologies. The launch combines advanced planting technology with Mahindra’s manufacturing... Read this article online
Diploid Potato Breeding May Improve Yield and Storage Friday, October 16, 2026 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers are exploring diploid potatoes as a potential alternative to conventional varieties, with research showing promising results for yield, storage, disease resistance and adaptability to changing climate conditions. The findings could... Read this article online
Alberta Grains ending FarmCash program Friday, October 16, 2026 Alberta Grains is winding down a cash advance program that’s been around almost a decade. The organization is ending FarmCash, which provides farmers with interest-free cash advances and low interest rates, by 2027. “The Board determined that continuing to administer the Advance... Read this article online