With the review of the Canada–U.S.–Mexico agreement looming, a large delegation representing Canada's agriculture sector spent much of last week in Mexico finding opportunities to deepen ties and boost trade. Both countries have plenty in common and face similar scenarios when it comes to reliance on the U.S. as a customer for agri-food exports. There's... Read More
Category: Ag Policy
Technology and innovation have always been a key part of moving agriculture forward, and now another technology, that of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to disrupt the sector. While there are always rules and regulations required with new technology advancements, Keith Currie, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) says there are real benefits... Read More
The Canadian and Mexican governments made commitments to strengthen cooperation and trade ties in agriculture, as Canadian Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald led a delegation to Mexico City and Morelia this week. MacDonald met with Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, on Tuesday — part of the Canada—Mexico Action Plan 2025-2028 announced last... Read More
India’s renewed openness to Canadian diplomatic and political connections is welcome news to Canada's pulse industry, even as the value chain continues to grapple with trade-eliminating tariffs with China. Pulse Canada president Greg Cherewyk says that although the diplomatic relationship with India has been tense, trade there has remained a bright spot for Canadian pulses,... Read More
As the Saskatchewan government begins a review of its rules around farmland ownership, it has updated its regulations to remove an exemption that allowed the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to own farmland in the province. Regulatory amendments announced this week by Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison are also intended to clarify the Farm Land... Read More
Farmers in the U.S. may soon see emergency relief from Congress as low commodity prices, high input costs, and ongoing trade uncertainty continue to squeeze farm incomes. A proposed US$13 billion aid package is under discussion, but political gridlock in Washington, including a government shutdown, has stalled its release. Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, joined... Read More
For this 40th episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert welcome Warren Kaeding, third-generation farmer and Saskatchewan MLA for Melville-Saltcoats, for a conversation that ties farm life to global trade. The discussion ranges from recent trade missions in Asia to the role of Saskatchewan’s trade offices and STEP in... Read More
One of the federal government’s main support measures to date for canola producers affected by China’s tariffs is projected to cost Ottawa — and save farmers — roughly $35 to $36 million over the next two years. The regulatory amendment raising the interest-free portion of cash advances on canola from $100,000 to $500,000 under the... Read More
Welcome to the first episode in a podcast series focused on Unlocking Innovation for Canadian agriculture. To kick off the series, host Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, sits down with Dave Smardon, CEO of Bioenterprise, to set up the series and what to expect, building off of a cross-Canada face-to-face tour and a published report.... Read More
For decades, Canada’s agricultural research and development (R&D) system has been a driver of success, however, the context has shifted. Public funding has steadily declined, private-sector investments remain limited, and research does not always translate into tools that producers and processors can use. Stakeholders also define success differently. Governments and universities tend to emphasize grants... Read More