The trade stakes are high for Canadian farmers as the nation prepares to choose its next government.

Farmer election wish lists miss the mark

Canadian farm groups are laser-focused on trade and tariffs as the federal election approaches, but the key role of food security in national security should not be forgotten

Reading Time: 3 minutes Canadian farm groups are laser-focused on trade and tariffs as the federal election approaches, but the key role of food security in national security should not be forgotten.


Understanding ESG in Canadian Agriculture

Understanding ESG in Canadian Agriculture

Environmental, social and governance issues in ag too inconsistent

Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to ESG in agriculture, farmers are doing what they are able with the resources at hand. But like carbon credits, it is the wild west in terms of establishing value, and there are strong societal expectations that may not always be realistic.

Canadian canola seed awaits shipping on a western Canadian farm.

Are China’s tariffs on Canadian canola oil and meal a ruse?

Canadian farmers are getting dour news on the future of canola prices, but real data might not back up the scope of tariff-driven market chaos everyone is worried about

Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian farmers are getting dour news on the future of canola prices, but real data might not back up the scope of tariff-driven market chaos everyone is worried about


Horns aren’t unlocking anytime soon on livestock transport standards

Horns aren’t unlocking anytime soon on livestock transport standards

Standards good enough meet the definition of “humane” animal transportation still vary widely between what what industry wants, what animal rights advocates want and, between the two, what federal regulators decide is good enough

Reading Time: 2 minutes Standards good enough meet the definition of “humane” animal transportation still vary widely between what what industry wants, what animal rights advocates want and, between the two, what federal regulators decide is good enough.




How do you define success?

How do you define success?

Success on the farm can be measured by more than just yields and profits

Reading Time: 3 minutes Discover the shift in agriculture from solely financial success to a focus on impact, community and the human side of farming. Learn how values and curiosity are driving a new generation.





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