The Wheat Growers Association is welcoming China’s final ruling to sharply lower the anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola seed to 5.9 percent, plus the standard 9 percent import duty, alongside the suspension of 100 percent tariffs on canola meal effective March 1. The decision marks a positive step forward for prairie canola farmers who have faced prolonged uncertainty in one of Canada’s key export markets. “This is a positive development for prairie canola farmers and a welcome sign of improved market access,” said Daryl Fransoo, Chairman of the Wheat Growers Association. “For many growers, canola is a cornerstone of crop rotation alongside wheat and other grains. Restoring more predictable access to China provides needed relief on prices and cash flow at a critical time.” While today’s announcement is encouraging, the Wheat Growers caution that past disruptions underscore the importance of long-term market stability. “China has restricted or closed its canola market several ti
The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission (APG) has confirmed that 30.3% of eligible producers’ 2025 check-off payment is eligible for the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit for their investment in APG-funded research and development projects. Producers are eligible to claim up to a maximum of 15% for non-incorporated farm operations and up to a maximum of 35% for incorporated operations of the determined 30.3%. Producers who have paid check-off this past year and have not asked for refunds are eligible claimants for this year’s credits. For more detailed information about the SR&ED Tax Credit, APG advises you to contact an accountant or the Canada Revenue Agency. For a history of SR&ED with Alberta Pulse Growers visit https://albertapulse.com/research-tax-credit/ . Information about APG research investments in 2024-25 is available at https://albertapulse.com/resource-library/ . The federal SR&ED tax program is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CR
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