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Soybean production in Argentina is expected to nudge up to 49 million tonnes in 2026-27, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires forecasted. However, soybean ending stocks are projected to jump by three million tonnes.
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Argentina soybean production to be firm in 2026-27
Increased carryover for soybeans, but lower for soymeal, soyoil
Indo-Pacific seen as potential organics market
A trade expert says organic food sales are possible — if Canada’s exporters pay attention to the rules and regional preferences
Organic producers who want to export Canadian agrifoods should look to the Indo-Pacific region, an expert on trade in the area says.
MFGA praises federal government’s national soil strategy promise
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association says Ottawa's pledge to develop a national agricultural soil health strategy validates years of advocacy by farm groups pushing for soil to be treated as a national asset
Ottawa has announced plans to develop a national agricultural soil health strategy, drawing praise from Manitoba farm organizations.
Tariffs, biosecurity lead discussion at Manitoba Pork AGM
Upcoming CUSMA review, rising tariff pressure, ongoing disease threats among key concerns for province’s export-dependent pork sector
Trade and biosecurity concerns led discussion at Manitoba Pork’s AGM, with CUSMA, tariffs, African swine fever preparedness and wild pig control all in focus.
High stakes for canola in CUSMA talks
The U.S. buys nearly 80 per cent of Canada's canola oil, making the upcoming trade agreement review a pivotal moment for growers and crushers alike
The CUSMA review could reshape Canada's canola trade with the U.S., its dominant export market for oil and meal.
Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say
Canadian aquaculture organizations say aquaculture should be classed as agriculture and overseen by Agriculture Agri-Food Canada so the sector can get more support from the government.
Canada blocks meats, dairy from Greece over foot-and-mouth disease
To remain free of foot-and-mouth disease, Canada is blocking livestock, uncooked meats, raw dairy and other products from Greece following outbreaks in cattle and sheep there.
Federal forecasters to add AI to improve weather predictions: ECCC
Environment and Climate Change Canada announced on April 9 it will begin using artificial intelligence to improve its weather forecasting model beginning this spring.
Manitoba farmers want in on strychnine exception
Producer groups and ranchers say gopher damage in western Manitoba mirrors conditions across the border, but the province has yet to file federal request
Western Manitoba ranchers say gopher damage rivals conditions in Saskatchewan but province has yet to request a federal strychnine exemption.
War is increasing food prices, insecurity say IMF, World Bank and UN food agency
The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the U.N. World Food Programme warn that sharp increases in oil, natural gas and fertilizer prices triggered by the war in the Middle East will cause rising food prices and food insecurity.