Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) executive director Doug Miller is stepping down after 15 years with the organization, marking the end of a tenure defined by transformation, modernization, and rising urgency around Canada’s seed system. In this interview following his departure announcement, Miller reflects on his career and warns of the mounting challenges facing Canada’s... Read More
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The Bloc Quebecois has a new point person for agriculture. Sébastien Lemire, MP for the western Quebec riding of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, was named the party's critic for agriculture, agri-food, and supply management this week. He replaces Yves Perron, who has served as the party's ag critic and an active member of the House of Commons' agriculture... Read More
Proposed changes to Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) fall short in securing additional domestic demand for canola in biofuel production, say canola industry groups. The tariff support package announced by the Carney government in September 2025 included a commitment to update the CFR to support domestic biofuel production. However, the Canola Council of Canada, Canadian... Read More
Bayer Crop Science has announced plans to build a canola innovation centre at Winnipeg, Man. The $45+ million facility will house seed development work for canola, camelina, and winter canola, focusing on trait integration, yield trial seed processing and seed quality analysis. Design for the new facility begins this year 2026, and Bayer anticipates it... Read More
By Elisabeta Lika and Tyler McCann In a week when the Prime Minister said that a country that cannot feed itself has few options, it was tough to see Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) cut staff, close research centres, and shrink R&D spending. Public R&D is often the unsung hero of the adaptation and innovation... Read More
Details are starting to emerge on the impact of the Carney government's cost-cutting measures within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). AAFC is closing three research and development centres – Guelph (ON), Quebec City (QC), and Lacombe (AB) – and four satellite research farms – Nappan (NS), Scott (SK), Indian Head (SK) and Portage la Prairie... Read More
The Carney government's deal with China to restore key agricultural markets is a major positive, and potentially a sign of a new normal on several fronts, according to the Premier of Saskatchewan. Scott Moe joined RealAgriculture on Jan. 23 via video call from his home for a discussion about the trip to China with Prime... Read More
With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) due for review, tensions between leaders took centre stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. In speeches on back-to-back days, U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out sharply divergent views on trade and global leadership, signalling rising friction ahead of critical negotiations.... Read More
Bunge says it has completed the sale of the Viterra grain elevator at Valparaiso, Saskatchewan, to Cargill. It's the sixth and final facility that was to be divested as part of the Canadian government's approval for Bunge's merger with Viterra in 2025. The company says the Valparaiso elevator was held separate from the rest of... Read More
The Great Lakes are the foundational driver of regional weather patterns, influencing temperatures, moisture and storm tracks across the Ontario, says meteorologist Ron Bianchi. At the recent Ontario Certified Crop Advisor annual meeting in London, Ont., Bianchi looked at the growing impact of the Great Lakes and unpacked what’s driving weather across Ontario and Western... Read More