A new alfalfa variety from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada addresses the crop’s preference for ideal conditions by expanding the pH range in which it can be effectively grown, while bringing yield benefits.
Acid-friendly alfalfa varieties under development
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada researchers breeding alfalfa tolerant to acidic soils, drought and flooding
Sustainability claims harder to make under updated Competition Act
More lawsuits and further decline in public trust possible, panelists say
Under amendments to Canada’s Competition Act, companies will be held more accountable for greenwashing claims that are false or misleading about the environmental impact of a product or entity.
Public trust in food system sees sharp decline
Canadians are now more cynical about food and farming according to Canadian Centre for Food Integrity data
Canadians are more cynical about food and farming than they have been in previous years according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity.
Changes possible to international plant gene sharing treaty
Fees for accessing global gene banks could bring additional costs to researchers, farmers
Access to gene banks for breeding new crop varieties is valued worldwide, but proposals to charge fees or subscriptions has potential to hobble that crop development research.
Report highlights optimism, resignation in agriculture sector
Belief that industry and government can remedy policy, extreme weather and trade issues varies across stakeholders
Report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute highlights optimism, but also resignation in agriculture sector when looking to the future.
Report highlights optimism, resignation in agriculture sector
Belief industry and government can remedy policy, extreme weather, and trade issues varies considerably
A troublesome policy and regulatory environment, extreme weather, and trade barriers are the issues keeping Canadian agriculture professionals awake at night. That’s according to a joint report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and the University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Food Security on risk in Canada’s agrifood system.
(Guest) Editorial: Time to farm with nature
I’m increasingly convinced that legislation to protect nature on farmland from ourselves is a necessity. Aside from the environment, there are practical political and economic reasons to support hypothetical restrictions on the removal of woodlots, fencerows, tallgrass prairie and the like. And if we are proactive, there is opportunity to lobby for frameworks that support
Canadians trust farmers despite food costs – for now
Public Trust: How farmers have maintained, and could risk, public trust
Glacier FarmMedia – Rising food prices have been drawing the ire of the Canadian public, but the bulk of that frustration and anger is not directed at farmers. Not yet, at least. Why it matters: Lack of understanding about food production and the workings of food supply systems poses risks to the high levels of
Wanted: A long-term vision for the future of Canadian agriculture
Greater collaboration, consultation and issue ownership required to manage major disruption, says report
Glacier FarmMedia – What does Canada’s agriculture and food sector need to do to insulate itself from major disruptions? According to the latest Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) report “A Toolbox for Managing Crises,” everyone linked to ag needs to stop working alone to extinguish fires and instead adopt a more dynamic approach to problem solving. In practice,
Bt-resistant corn borer concern grows
Critical tools for controlling corn borer could be lost
Glacier FarmMedia – Bt-resistant populations of European corn borer pose a significant risk to Canadian crop producers. With multiple resistance uncovered, it’s possible Bt-based control technologies will cease to work for the problem pest. Older and more environmentally costly methods of pest control – including repeated in-season insecticide applications – might make a comeback as a result.
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