While the Canadian cattle sector remains strongly opposed to any trade deal that could increase South American beef imports, Canada's fertilizer industry is urging the Carney government to sign a Mercosur agreement as soon as possible. Fertilizer Canada is calling on the federal government to fast-track negotiations with the trading bloc—which includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,... Read More
Category: Ag Policy
How do we define and measure soil health across Canada's diverse agricultural regions? That's the topic of this latest Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and RealAgriculture webinar examining the findings of a new CSA Group report on soil health measurement and reporting. The discussion explores why standardization matters, where current gaps exist, and how consistent... Read More
When margins tighten, farm management decisions become even more important. Yet some of the toughest decisions producers face aren't driven by markets, weather, or policy—they're shaped by human behaviour. On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney speaks with Ben Brown, agricultural economist at the University of Missouri, about the... Read More
The greatest threat to beekeepers' bottom lines currently is not biological, but economic, according to the executive director of the Canadian Honey Council. Fraudulent or adulterated imports of honey remain a major challenge, driving down domestic honey prices and threatening the financial viability of beekeeping in Canada alongside rising input and labour costs, says Rod... Read More
As Canada navigates a period of economic uncertainty, attention is increasingly turning to trade policy, investment decisions, and the upcoming CUSMA review. While concerns about inflation and slowing growth remain, the bigger question may be whether businesses have enough confidence to invest and expand. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney at the FCC Horizon event last... Read More
Farm and agriculture organizations are offering a mix of optimism and conditional support following the federal government's unveiling of its new National Food Security Strategy last week. Announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald, the strategy promises substantial federal investments to increase grocery supply chain competition, domestic food processing capacity, and... Read More
Not only is the Canadian government's new national food security strategy "the largest single investment" in the agriculture department's history, it should serve as a platform for driving much-needed changes around agriculture in the federal government, according to the federal agriculture minister. A day after standing alongside Prime Minister Carney at the Ontario Food Terminal... Read More
Young people aged 18 to 30 who work, study, or contribute to Canada's agriculture and agri-food value chain and broader food systems are encouraged to apply to be part of the fourth cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council. Participation in the council is open to youth involved in farming, food production, innovation, sustainability, food... Read More
India's pulse market may be shifting from a political story to a weather story, and that could create new opportunities for Canadian growers. While trade discussions often focus on tariffs and diplomatic relationships, concerns about India's upcoming monsoon season are increasingly attracting market attention. A weaker-than-normal rainy season could tighten domestic pulse production and increase... Read More
Seven cases of New World screwworm have officially been identified in the U.S, as of June 11 — six in Texas and one in New Mexico. The findings are not unexpected, and authorities have been moving quickly to quarantine counties and get producers up to speed on what to do if screwworm shows up. Larger-picture,... Read More