In this episode of the RealAgristudies Insights podcast, hosts Shaun Haney and Justin Funk dig into new Canadian farmer sentiment data—this time focusing on early reactions to the Carney government, views on Bill C-202, and the public appetite for better federal-provincial collaboration on ag policy. The data is drawn from RealAgristudies' ongoing insights panel, offering... Read More
Category: Politics
Western Canadian canola growers are reeling after China imposed a 75.6 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed imports last week. The move is predicated as an "anti-dumping" tariff, but is assumed to be in retaliation of Canada’s steel, aluminum, and EV tariffs on Chinese goods. Canola growers, such as Jake Leguee, are calling out... Read More
The current geopolitical environment and its impact on agriculture worldwide is a complex, layered array of possibilities, full of disruption and power plays. This has led to an increase in the perceived risk of the current grain production year compared to recent years. In the heat of the moment, Canadian farmers are understandably frustrated by... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) president, Tyler Fulton, says he's prioritizing sitting down and working out a new agreement with Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) following this week's surprise announcement that the provincial group intends to withdraw its membership effective July 1, 2026. Fulton, who ranches near Birtle, Man., called the announcement both unexpected and disappointing.... Read More
With China now imposing a 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed in addition to the 100 per cent tariffs already applied to meal and oil, the stakes for Canada’s export-dependent ag sector have jumped considerably. The move intensifies a long-running trade dispute and raises questions about Canada’s global market positioning at a time... Read More
This week's surprising USDA report has sent shockwaves through grain markets, prompting tough questions about supply, trade, and future policy supports. In this interview, Shaun Haney speaks with Washington-based policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, who lays out what’s at stake for both producers and the U.S. government when it comes to covering farmers' shortfalls. “The logic... Read More
On this episode of Frontlines, host Shaun Haney and Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group dig into the global power plays currently rippling through agriculture and commodity markets. From China’s political manoeuvring to the long game of trade wars, this episode is packed with context for anyone watching market signals. Here’s what you’ll hear: China’s... Read More
The federal agriculture minister is welcoming a letter from 30 farm and agri-food industry groups asking Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet to make Canada's agriculture sector a national priority. The "Let's Grow Canada" letter says a renewed commitment to agriculture will help the government drive progress across several of its national objectives. "That's... Read More
Thirty agriculture and food organizations have sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to make Canada's agriculture sector a national priority as his government establishes its agenda focused on economic growth. The groups, spanning a wide cross-section of Canadian agriculture (listed below), have united under the "Let's Grow Canada" banner to send... Read More
RealAgriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) are pleased to announce a new collaboration aimed at expanding conversations and analysis around agricultural policy in Canada. Through this partnership, RealAgriculture and CAPI will deliver a series of webinars, policy briefs, and written commentary designed to engage and inform stakeholders across the agri-food value chain. CAPI,... Read More