It might not seem like it, but Canada and China need each other, which could be an opening to re-engage with Canada’s second-largest agricultural export customer, says a new report from the Canada West Foundation (CWF). In many ways it’s an obvious match. Canada consistently produces a lot more food than it consumes so it
Canada and China have reasons to re-engage on agricultural trade
China needs reliable food sources and Canada needs reliable agriculture markets, new report argues
Why the Chinese market is so critical to Canadian farmers
Trading with China is important for Canada, but especially for its farmers. China is Canada’s second-biggest export market for agricultural goods behind the United States, says a recent report from the Canada West Foundation. “The significance of this growing trade with China is of particular concern for Western Canada which ships close to two-thirds of
Can China be trusted on trade?
China is an important export customer for Canadian agricultural products, but can it be trusted? After the arbitrary arrest in December 2018 of two Canadians, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, many Canadians would answer no. China using non-tariff trade barriers to cut back on Canadian canola seed, soybean and pork imports in 2019-20, added to
Manitoba ag-minister Pedersen pans AgriStability reform
KAP and others keep pushing for revisions but Pedersen questions throwing money into what he considers to be a flawed program
Changing AgriStability to more easily trigger farm support payments isn’t the best bang for the buck, says Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Minister Blaine Pedersen, especially when so many other sectors are suffering due to COVID-19. “If AgriStability isn’t working now, throwing more money into it is not necessarily the answer to it, so what else
Grain elevator issues raised at KAP meeting
From moisture meters to sample retention and truck cleanouts, KAP members say there’s room for improvement
Grain moisture testers, scale readouts, grain sampling at elevators and protocols for cleaning out grain trucks, were discussed at the Keystone Agricultural Producers’ (KAP) online advisory council meeting Oct. 22. Two of the four — moisture testers and truck cleanouts — were dealt with through resolutions. KAP members unanimously passed a resolution to get the
CUSMA, COVID discussed by North American ag ministers
Manitoba’s Blaine Pedersen represented Canada
Implementing the new North American trade agreement and COVID-19 were the main themes at the 29th annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord held online Oct. 20 to 22. “The USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) has delivered an era of modernized free and fair trade which will secure North America as the most powerful trading bloc in the world,” Ryan Quarles, Kentucky
Three pulse and special crop buyers’ CGC licenses suspended
If you're owed money for grain delivered to Globeways Canada, Global Grain Canada or Canpulse Foods contact the CGC right away
Farmers who haven’t been paid for grain delivered to Globeways Canada, Global Grain Canada or Canpulse Foods should contact the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) as soon as possible. The CGC suspended the licenses of all three for 30 days effective Saturday after it was notified the firms no longer had security to cover money owed
Pulse industry watching container supply closely
One major container firm is shipping them back to Asia empty to meet a surge in demand
Pulse Canada is keeping an eye on container supplies following the recent announcement by a major supplier it would be shipping them back empty to Asia from North America to meet a surge in demand. Why it matters: Canadian pulse crop exporters rely on shipping containers to get their products to international customers. A lack
Pulse industry watching container supply closely
One major container firm is shipping them back to Asia empty to meet a surge in demand
Pulse Canada is keeping an eye on container supplies following the recent announcement by a major supplier it would be shipping them back empty to Asia from North America to meet a surge in demand. Why it matters: Canadian pulse crop exporters rely on shipping containers to get their products to international customers. A lack
Manitoba’s top crops in 2020
MASC’s annual 2020 market share report reveals most popular crops and varieties
[UPDATE: Oct. 30, 2020] Manitoba’s top four insured crops in 2020 are unchanged from 2019, the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s (MASC) 2020 variety market share report shows. Canola leads the way followed by red spring wheat (varieties in the Canada Western Red Spring class), soybeans and oats. Why it matters: Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s annual
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