The future of Canada’s seed industry regulations are on the table. Farmers still have a chance to weigh in.

Calling grain farmers: Feedback needed on seed modernization next steps

Online survey next step in debate over who should control what under seed regulations, and how that will affect farmers

[UPDATED: Apr. 23, 2024] As farmers enter one of their busiest times, they’re being asked to help shape Canada’s future seed regulations via online survey. The survey (found at the Government of Canada website) closes May 1 and is part of the seed regulatory modernization (SRM) process launched in September 2020 by the Canadian Food



An exporter with Parrish & Heimbecker forecasts that China will buy 4.07 million tonnes of Canadian canola in 2023-24.

Australian canola a ‘thorn in our side’

The country has become a major competitive threat to Canada’s canola sector

Glacier FarmMedia – Canada is facing stiff competition from Australia in many canola export markets. “They’re here to stay,” said Jarrett Beatty, an exporter with Parrish & Heimbecker, during the Canola Council of Canada’s Canola Utilization Forum earlier this year. “Unless they have an environmental issue, they’re going to continue to be a bit of






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Sustainable aviation fuel won’t short food supply, manufacturers say

MARKETS Manufacturers of sustainable aviation fuel say the increase in light duty electric vehicles has created an ethanol surplus

Glacier FarmMedia – Sustainable aviation fuel manufacturers say they won’t compromise food supplies despite consuming large volumes of agricultural products. The U.S. government has established goals of scaling up SAF production to three billion gallons by 2030 and 35 billion gallons by 2050. Most of that fuel is expected to be made using agricultural feedstocks,

Vegetable oils give canola market a lift

Vegetable oils give canola market a lift

Canola seems to be finding support from various sources

After months of misery, it has been a mighty March for canola so far. Since March 1, the May contract for the oilseed has moved up nearly $50 per tonne on the Intercontinental Exchange, including a gain of $19.70 during the week ended March 21. In the current month, there were only five days when



Palm oil accounts for the largest percentage of vegetable oil consumed globally.

Agricultural sector is an oily business

Expert's Radar: From crude oil to the various edible oils, all are important factors to consider in agriculture

When eating a nice meal, plenty of different oils can come into play. Canola oil to fry the onions, olive oil for the salad, some butter for the bread, and even crude oil for the fuel that brought all those ingredients to the grocery store. This varied assortment all has an impact on marketing success.