Intelligence Brief
Biosecurity upgrades and digital tools reshape farm economics
April 14, 2026
Vaccine Development And Disease Control Market Access And Pricing Disparities Technology Adoption And Cyber Risk Labour Intensity Versus Profitability Infrastructure And Logistics Expansion
Emerging biosecurity measures and digital adoption strategies are fundamentally altering operational cost structures across Canadian agriculture. Simultaneously, market access disparities and geopolitical pressures continue to challenge profitability while new entry pathways emerge through technology.
Bovine tuberculosis researchers ready to test promising vaccine in cattle
With two proof-of-concept studies on mice under their belts, a University of Saskatchewan research team is ready to test a promising vaccine for bovine tuberculosis in cattle.
Why the price gap against western Canadian soybeans?
Prairie soybeans get 70 cents less per bushel. That price gap is raising questions about protein, data gaps and how soybeans are valued. The post Why the price gap against western Canadian soybeans? appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Parrish & Heimbecker loads first ship at Picton Terminal
Parrish & Heimbecker’s Picton Terminal sees its first ship set sail for Quebec City loaded with wheat and soybeans. The post Parrish & Heimbecker loads first ship at Picton Terminal appeared first on Farmtario.
Coronavirus vaccine reduces respiratory disease treatments in beef calves
A clinical trial on 887 calves tested whether intranasal bovine coronavirus vaccination at birth could reduce respiratory disease treatments. The post Coronavirus vaccine reduces respiratory disease treatments in beef calves appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.
Agricultural drones offer young farmers a low-cost path into the industry
Speakers at the first Canadian Agricultural Drone Association conference say agricultural drones are creating business opportunities for young farmers. The post Agricultural drones offer young farmers a low-cost path into the industry appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Canadian company looks for better potato storage
A Calgary-founded agtech company is bringing sensor technology and predictive analytics to potato storage bins across the Prairies. The post Canadian company looks for better potato storage appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Sweat equity or just sweat? What labour means for profitability on cow-calf operations
A look at how labour intensity, herd size and calving season shape profitability across Canadian cow-calf operations. The post Sweat equity or just sweat? What labour means for profitability on cow-calf operations appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.
Food prices are already high in Canada. Will the Iran war make them worse?
Food prices in Canada have been rising at a faster rate than overall inflation for the past several years. In fact, food prices are 30 per cent higher than they were a decade ago. In the face of this pressure, consumers are increasingly worried about the impact of the war in Iran on food prices. Whi…
L’ITAQ lance officiellement l’ouverture de sa certification Apprenti maréchal-ferrant
La Pocatière, le vendredi 10 avril 2026 — L’Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec (ITAQ) est fier de lancer officiellement les inscriptions à sa très attendue certification Apprenti maréchal-ferrant. Et pour marquer le coup, l’équipe de la Formation continue a profité des activités entou…
Just 2 days to go! 🚜💻 How prepared is your operation for cyber threats? As farms…
Just 2 days to go! 🚜💻 How prepared is your operation for cyber threats? As farms become more connected, risks like ransomware, phishing and AI-driven scams are on the rise. Join our Cyber Security on the Farm – Lunch & Learn 📅 April 15 | ⏰ 12–1 PM Learn practical steps to https://t.co/hXn022b1Df
In this Policy Pop-Up, Michael Champion (@ducanada) examines the data and measurement…
In this Policy Pop-Up, Michael Champion (@ducanada) examines the data and measurement challenges that conservation programming faces. He also outlines a path forward focused on defined roles and cross-sector collaboration. https://t.co/1pmMXf4b5i
Alberta rancher uses drones to seed thousands of acres of pasture
Steve Kenyon started with a camera drone for social media but now aerial-seeds thousands of acres for himself and customers. The post Alberta rancher uses drones to seed thousands of acres of pasture appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.