The Government of Ontario has introduced legislation to support the expansion of agricultural production in the Clay Belt region of northern Ontario and implement measures to streamline red tape in the agri-food industry. Within the overarching changes is a plan to introduce a Farmland Security Act to restrict foreign acquisition of provincial farmland. If passed,... Read More
Category: Food
A U.S. Department of Justice probe into the beef industry is drawing attention to long-standing concerns around cattle pricing and market transparency. The DOJ has launched a criminal antitrust investigation into alleged price manipulation and anticompetitive conduct. In this interview on RFDTV's Market Day Report, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses the implications of the... Read More
Rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and global uncertainty are creating a challenging environment for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers—pressures that are increasingly working their way back to the farm gate. In this interview, Shaun Haney speaks with Craig Johnston, chief economist with Farm Credit Canada (FCC), about the 2026 Food and Beverage Report and what... Read More
By Margaret Zafiriou This past year has been one for the books – such a lot has changed from a year ago. These dramatic changes have had repercussions for Ontario consumers, the economy, and for the province’s agriculture and agri-food sector. Record high population growth, lack of housing affordability and food security concerns, on top... Read More
A sharp correction in the rye market is forcing both buyers and growers to rethink how the crop fits into Western Canadian rotations. In this second episode of the Learning More about KWS hybrid rye podcast, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture speaks with Jason McGillivray, trade unit manager for the specialty grains group at Scoular, about... Read More
A staggering share of Canada’s food never gets eaten—and Lori Nikkel says that’s a systems problem, not an accident. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast, Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest, outlines why a national food waste strategy is critical to strengthening Canada’s food system. Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization,... Read More
By Cam Dahl "Agriculture and food production in Canada can be key in mitigating these threats. To seize the opportunity, we need to present governments with united and consistent policy solutions." A former boss of mine told me something that has stuck with me for 25 years: “Often you have a choice between being seen... Read More
A new digital platform is aiming to bring the farmers’ market experience online, connecting local producers directly with consumers in a more streamlined way. Speaking with RealAgriculture, Whitney Shaw of Arvo explains the idea was born out of frustration with the current patchwork of online marketplaces. “Often for them right now it’s looking on Kijiji,... Read More
Kraft Heinz is the latest multinational food company to announce a major capital investment in processing capacity in Canada. The company unveiled plans to spend $250 million to upgrade and modernize its Mont Royal factory in Montreal on Friday. “This investment underscores our more than 120-year-old commitment to Canada and producing the foods Canadians love... Read More
Pulses are a valuable addition to crop rotations, offering agronomic benefits, improved soil health, and market diversification options. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Pulse School, Robyne Davidson, a research scientist with Lakeland College, joins Amber Bell to discuss where pulses fit best in rotation, how growers can choose among pulse types, and how consumer interest... Read More