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European organics ponder gene-editing coexistence
United Kingdom and European Union organic groups are pushing for coexistence strategies as their governments debate how to regulate gene-edited crops. The problem is that the very idea of gene-edited crops is anathema to their sector. “The credibility of organically certified produce is built on the confidence of the shopper that they are choosing to[...]
Time to vaccinate Canadian poultry against bird flu?
Canada doesn’t vaccinate poultry against highly pathogenic avian influenza. The head of the World Organization for Animal Health thinks it may be time to add vaccination to the tool kit.
Organic exports dipped in 2021
Canada’s organic food exports saw a sharp drop in 2021 compared to 2020’s banner year. Export totals dropped to $417.3 million from nearly $608 million in 2020, according to new figures from the Canadian Organic Trade Alliance (COTA) presented in a Sept. 12 webinar. However, that drop doesn’t look as stark when compared to 2019,[...]
Canada falling short on digital agriculture: FEATURE STORY
Canadian agriculture and government must prioritize digital agriculture, address obstacles to technology adoption and consider farm realities if they want the strongest, most resilient and most globally competitive future for Canada’s farms.
Grain Growers, Wheat Growers call for action to avoid rail strike
Farm groups sounded the alarm after workers at both of Canada’s major railways voted to strike. “A rail strike now is the last thing we need. We’re at a critical point in the seeding season, and any delay in shipping can directly affect our bottom line and cause substantial economic losses across the agricultural sector,”[...]
Canadian Foodgrains Bank pushes for foreign aid support amid U.S. cuts
The Canadian Foodgrains Banks says the U.S. funding freeze on foreign aid will leave deadly gaps in the humanitarian ecosystem globally.
THE FARM VOTE: Farmers run down priorities ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election
Canadian farmers are worried about trade, business risk management and how much attention agriculture is getting from politicians, among other issues, as Canada enters the final countdown before the 2025 federal election.
A lot of trust left to build for organic growers, says marketing expert
A little more than half of Canadians say they trust the organic label — which should worry the sector since trust is critical currency with consumers. It’s what justifies the higher price of organic food, said marketing expert Jo-Ann McArthur. That’s based on Canada Organic data, which says 54 per cent of Canadians say they[...]
Manitoba Pork to eye jump in producer levies
The Manitoba Pork Council says they’re projecting a deficit in their 2025 budget.
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