Pension plan concerned about Saskatchewan's farmland rules Sunday, June 7, 2015 A government review of Saskatchewan's farmland sales leaves the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) concerned, according to the Globe and Mail. In mid-April, the province announced that, during the review of its farmland ownership rules, pension plans and other institutional investors will not be able to make purchases. Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said in a news release: "Our goal is not to limit investment, but to ensure the long-term success of Saskatchewan's agriculture industry and economy."This restriction would include the CPPIB, which the Globe and Mail reports bought 115,000 acres in 2013 and had plans for further purchases. Canada's largest pension fund manager, the CPPIB says it had ensured it was a qualified buyer before it made its 2013 purchase."We trust that the government will ensure that the province remains open to Canadian investors," senior managing director Michel Leduc said in a statement made after the province's announcement. BF Madness seen in a cow's eyes 'Cow database' launched to prevent illegal slaughter
A Young Farmer Finds the Perfect Combine Wednesday, April 1, 2026 At Farms.com, nurturing a passion for agriculture starts early, and nothing illustrates that better than a recent heartwarming video featuring young Jared Altmann and the Farms.com Ag Buyer’s Guide. In the video, Jared can be seen carefully combing through the pages of the Ag Buyer’s... Read this article online
Ontario Soybean Acres to Rise in 2026 as Economics and Weather Shape Planting Decisions Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Ontario farmers are planning a modest expansion in total acres for 2026, with soybeans emerging as a key driver of change across the province, according to the 2026 annual Farms.com Risk Management Ontario Planting Intentions Farmer Survey. The survey, conducted between January 12 and... Read this article online
Ont. farmer Tony McQuail reflects on NDP leadership race Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Huron County farmer Tony McQuail is back at Meeting Place Organic Farm in Lucknow after vying to replace Jagmeet Singh as the leader of the federal NDP. “It was a very hopeful and positive experience for me,” he told Farms.com. “I was very pleased with what we were able to bring to the... Read this article online
Broadband Access is a Defining Issue for Rural Canada’s Future Monday, March 30, 2026 Broadband connectivity took centre stage during the Coalition for a Better Future’s Scorecard Reporting Event on March 26, as speakers emphasized that reliable, high-speed internet is now foundational to rural economic growth, community well-being, and Canada’s broader ambitions in... Read this article online
Rural Canada Is an Economic Powerhouse that Policymakers Need to Build Upon Monday, March 30, 2026 Rural Canada is a far bigger driver of the national economy than many policymakers realize, and leaders say the time has come to place a rural lens at the centre of public policy decision-making. That message was front and centre during the Coalition for a Better Future’s Scorecard... Read this article online