A recent report from the Canadian Agricultural Policy Institute and EMILI called Canada out on policy they said was falling short on supporting digital agriculture. Here are some countries the two said have lessons for Canadian policy makers to take note of.
What can Canada learn from digital agriculture policy in other countries?
International lessons could give Canada a foot up when promoting digital agriculture
Canada falling short on digital agriculture: FEATURE STORY
On-farm barriers to digital technology are stopping Canadian agriculture from reaching its full potential and global competitiveness, report argues
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.
U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs gain
Chicago cattle futures rebounded on Wednesday after dropping on Tuesday over news the U.S. Department of Agriculture would gradually reopen borders to Mexican cattle imports.
Viterra-Bunge merger a done deal, companies confirm
US$34 billion deal raised concerns about the effects of industry consolidation
Bunge's merger with Glencore-backed Viterra has closed, Glencore confirmed on Wednesday.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall
Chicago cattle futures rose to start the week while hogs fell back.
The Redwood Group to no longer hold grain dealer licence
Food and feed ingredient supplier The Redwood Group will no longer hold a grain dealer licence as of July 1, the Canadian Grain Commission said.
Federal byelection called in Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot riding
Conservative leader Poilievre to to be on ballot after MP resigns seat
A federal byelection has been called in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot where Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to regain a seat in Parliament.
Agriculture, food should tie labour needs to federal priorities, panel says
Government spending commitments to defense, housing could draw away workers from strapped labour pool
Canada's agri-food sector needs to make clear to the federal government that solving its labour issues ties into economic and nation-building plans, industry insiders say.
U.S. livestock: Chicago hogs down on USDA report, cattle slightly up
Chicago lean hog contracts dipped as a U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed inventories slightly up. Cattle futures were unchanged to slightly up.
Pork’s problems with Livestock Price Insurance linger
Few price insurance policies are sold to pig farmers in Western Canada as expensive premiums remain a major obstacle
Pork producers in Western Canada rarely buy livestock price insurance, citing high premiums as a major obstacle to the non-cost shared business risk management program.
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